The Freeman

INDIANAPOLIS JUN 1 1907 PUBLIC LIBRARY THE FREEMAN A NATIONAL ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER VOLUME XX NUMBER 21 FCKSTEIN:NORTON INSTITUTE HENRY WATTERSON TO MAKE COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS FAIR ELECTIONS FOR KENTUCKY New Office Building Owned by Negroes--Closing of Scribner High School--William S. Peyton May Succeed Prof. Hathaway. Louisville, Ky. (Special).—The citizens of this community are greatly indebted to the Rev. C. H. Parrish, president of Eckstein Norton Institute, of Cane Springs, for having on the commencement program the Hon. Henry Watterson, editor of the "Courier Journal." "Marse Henry," as he is usually called by all who know him, is one of, if not the greatest journalist, publicist and lecturers of America. The policy of his paper is broad and liberal, and his editorials are regarded as the most brilliant, thoughtful and illuminating of any paper of the United States. Editor Watterson stands above his fellows as a moulder of public opinion, and his personality as a writer has made the Courier Journal the most popular paper of the South, and widely circulated and quoted in the North and across the pond. On June 14th we will hear the Kentucky colonel for the first time for a number of years, and it is hoped that this great character will tell us something that will be helpful, and the same be flashed over the wires of the Associated Press. Hon. W. L. Houston, National Grand Master of the G. U. O. of F., was in the city last Monday night, and spoke to 900 Odd Fellows at the Odd Fellows' Hall. He was introduced by the Hon. A. S. White. Grand Master Houston reviewed the progress made by the Odd Fellows of this country, and gave some very timely and helpful words of encouragement to the fraternity in this section. After the speaking at the beautifully decorated hall, a number of friends of the Young Men's Progressive League escorted the Grand Master to the home of Mr. Spence Taylor, where Kentucky hospitality was in full bloom. The management of the whole visit was in the hands of Mr. James H. Black, a prominent Odd Fellow, and treasurer of the club. The stag, as we usually term a social gathering of men was the occasion which brought out a number of Louisville's most representative citizens, and the evening was very enjoyable. Men of every walk of life were present to extend a welcome hand to one of Kentucky's sons who has arisen to the highest position in the gift of the G. U. O. of F., which is one of the strongest orders in the country among Negroes. The home of Mr. Spence was beautifully decorated and brilliantly lighted, and there was much enjoyment at the punch bowl before the guests were invited to supper. The table where thirty guests were seated was handsomely decorated with choice flowers and fruits and one of the sweltest and most delicious suppers was served in the history of the club. After the supper the gentlemen returned to the parors where Mr. James Black introduced Mr. Houston, who eloquently spoke of his delightful visit to the seat of Kentucky hospitality. He asured all that when they came to Washington, "his latch would be on the outside." District Grand Master Saffall of Lawrenceburg, who was the other guest of the evening, in choice words thanked the club for its courtesies and welcomed them to his home where spring water was the purse and women the prettiest. W. M. Sanders, a member of the club, responded in a more serious vein, touching upon the race question. Ht was given close attention, and he, like the others, received much applause. There is much rejoicing among the Fusionists of this city over the decision of the Court of Appeals reversing the decision of Judges Miller and Kerry in the celebrated contest cases which have been in the courts for a year and a half. The lower court favored the democrats, but the Court favored the democrats on last Wednesday, decided the election of 1905 null and void. The Republicans, or Fusionists, are now getting ready to to put up a city INDIANAPOLIS, IND., SATURDAY, JUNE 1, 1907. and state ticket, and their pushing the contest and getting a decision in favor of honest election and good government, is likely to put them in the saddle the next election. The world knows of the Kentucky elections, comment is unnecessary. We for one are glad that we may hereafter have fair elections with little or no intimidation, fraud, crime or conspiracy. The amusing part of the decision is that Mayor Paul C. Barth, who was ousted, was a friend to Mr. Dave Knight, a leading colored citizen of the community, and often dubbed the colored mayor; will also be ousted as mayor in name. Mr. Knight was appointed president of the Probation Court under the present administration. \* \* \* The only office building in the state and city, absolutely owned and controlled by Negroes is located at 726 West Walnut street, this city. It was completed last week, and is one of the handsomest structures on Walnut street. It is one of the most creditable buildings in the city, and stands as a monument to the Negroes business thrift and energy. It is of pressed brick front, three stories high, electric lighted, and steam heated. The first floor will be occupied by a drug store; the second, dentist, doctors, lawyers, secretaries of the Foreign Mission Board of the Baptist denomination, and the Women's Convention, and the third by Neighbor's photograph gallery. There will be a number of rooms in the building which will be used by the clerks who work in the building. The lower floor in the rear of the drug store will be used by the Louisville Cemetery Company, and in the rear of this large room is the Dispatch Printing Company, owned by the same firm. The Afro-American Conucil will have offices on the second floor, also Cary B. Lewis will have office space as a general news correspondent for daily and weekly papers. The Scribner High School, of New Albany, held its annual closing exercises May 30 at the Girls' High School Auditorium, and the attendance was unusually large. New Albany schools are noted for the production of high class singers, and this was greatly manifested by the fine musical program given at the closing. There were no graduates, but the exercises were up to the standard. The musical selections rendered by Mr. Guy Grant and Miss Bertha Cokley were excellent. The signing of Miss Cokley has won for her the reputation as the leading soprano of New Albany, re gardless of color, in the public schools. The chorus was well trained and received a large amount of applause that was given during the evening. The address of the evening was delivered by Bishop C. T. Schaffer, of Chicago, Ill. The Bishop's remarks were polished and of a high tone and were given rapt attention. The coming of Mesrss. Augustus Lawson, the celebrated pianist, and Clarence White, the premier violinist, the Fisk Jubilee Singers and Elsie Taylor and Mr. and Mrs. Work, have been of much benefit to the community in raising the standard of music, and its appreciation by the citizens of Louisville. On Wednesday night at the Masonic Theatre, the Treble Clet Club, which has sixty school children rehearsing "Florinda and Little Boy Blue," children's operas, will be staged on that night. The public has been so well pleased with former musicales, and this affairs is expected to be more largely attended than any of the past. The public seems to appreciate the attempt to train young people to have something first-class, such as singing, equipment and theatre, and for forging ahead regardless of difficulties and hinderances that inevitably beset a woman who really tries to do something really worth while in her home city. Miss Charlotte Bryant has charge of the entertainment, and it is expected to be a grand success. Part of the proceeds go toward the Old Folks' Home. In the hallway of the Douglass office building, Rev. L. G. Jordan has decided to up a first-class news stand, and sell regularly the Indianapolis Freeman. New York Age, Voice, Alexander's Magazine, Colored American THE COMMENCEMENT PROFESSOR GRADUATE "IVE QUITUATED HAVE YOU?" and other papers of a national reputation. The Advocate of Charleston, W. Va., the organ of the Pythians, will also be found at the newsstand. William S. Peyton, who graduated from the Central Colored High School of this city, also Lake Forest University of Illinois, is being strongly mentioned here for the principalship of the State Normal Institute for colored, at Frankfort, Ky. J. H. Hathaway tendered his resignation last Saturday and the place will become vacant. Prof. Peyton is now dean of the Agricultural and Mechanical Institute of Normal, Ala., of which W. M. Council is president. He is the son of Dr. W. T. Peyton, the well-known colored physician of this city. CALL FOR SOLEMN CONCLAVE PERMANENT ORGANIZATION FOR NEGRO'S BENEFIT To the Citizens of the State of Missouri: On February 13th, 1907, fifty delegates, representing ten counties and the largest cities in the State, assembled in the State House in Jefferson City to enter their protest against the separate car law, which had already passed the State Senate, and to appeal to the reason, liberally and good judgment of the Railroad Committee and other members of the House of Representatives who were present, to keep the proposed bill from becoming a law. We are thankful to say that the better judgment of that body pre- preciting to be present at said tion at the time herein design ABRAHAM GRANT Pre GEORGE E. STEVEN St. Louis, Sec Jefferson City Committ William T. Washington, City. B. W. Stewart, St. Louis. R. Farley Fisher, Jefferson U. Homer Franklin, Jeffers Chas, Turner, St. Louis. F. J. Shannon, M. D., Kans Leon H. Jordan, Kanaas Cit B. B. Tulley, Holden. J. T. Smith, Jefferson City, L. R. Woolrich, Lexington. George E. Vashon, St. Louis A. W. Boyd, St. Louis. T. B. Carter, Jefferson Cit J. C. Caldwell, St. Joseph. J. H. Garnett, D. D., Macon *** The Rev. J. M. Connor, of Ft. Smith, Ark., is receiving some flattering comments from the A. M. E. connection. It is surprising to one to find how popular Dr. Connor is in this section, and the many hopes he has of friends that he will be one of the loyal churchmen to be elevated to the bishopric. *** Minnie B. Jackson and Mary A. Meyzeek has established a dry goods and notion store at 1027 West Chestnut street. They held their first opening on yesterday. They will do a general milliner and dressmaking business, also carry a line of gent's furnishings. They have a well equipped cutting department in the rear of the store. * * * William Lancaster, well known in Indianapolis, is in the city, the guest of Mr. Pike Red. Mr. Lancaster is being highly entertained by the boys around Cole's cafe, and it is thought that he will winter and summer in the Falls Cities. CARY B. LEWIS. CALL FOR SOLEMN CONCLAVE CALL FOR SOLEMN CONCLAVE PERMANENT ORGANIZATION FOR NEGRO'S BENEFIT To the Citizens of the State of Missouri: On February 13th, 1907, fifty delegates, representing ten counties and the largest cities in the State, assembled in the State House in Jefferson City to enter their protest against the separate car law, which had already passed the State Senate, and to appeal to the reason, liberally and good judgment of the Railroad Committee and other members of the House of Representatives who were present, to keep the proposed bill from becoming a law. We are thankful to say that the better judgment of that body prevailed and we have been spared the humiliation to which our people are subjected in many of the other States. The success which attended our efforts upon this occasion indicates clearly, that with organization throughout the State and discreet management, we can do much toward creating a healthy public opinion in regard to all mataers bearing upon the interests of our race. The Negro is under criticism; he needs defense; his civil and political rights are in jeopardy; he needs protection. For these reasons the delegation a resolution while assmebled in the A. M. E. Church, Jefferson City, Mo., February 13, 1907, instructing the President and Secretary of that gathering to invite a solemn conclave of the people of Missouri through their representatives, for the purpose of considering the advisability of a permanent organization. The meeting is hereby called to convene in St. Louis, Mo., opening in Central Baptist Church, July 10, at 9 a.m., and closing in St. Paul A. M. E. Church, July 11. All religious denominations, educational institutions, charitable associations, secret societies, and any other organizations in the State not included in this number are requested to send at least one delegate from each city, community and PRICE FIVE CENTS. SINGLE COPY-SIX MONTHS, 85C; ONE YEAR $1.5 precinct to be present at said convention at the time herein designated. ABRAHAM GRANT William T. Washington, Kansas City. B. W. Stewart, St. Louis. R. Farley Fisher, Jefferson City. U. Homer Franklin, Jefferson City. Chas. Turner, St. Louis. F. J. Shannon, M. D., Kansas City. Leon H. Jordan, Kansas City. B. B. Tulley, Holden. J. T. Smith, Jefferson City. L. R. Woolrich, Lexington. George E. Vashon, St. Louis A. W. Boyd, St. Louis. T. B. Carter, Jefferson City. J. C. Caldwell, St. Joseph. J. H. Garnett, D. D., Macon. J. M. Rutledge, Jefferson City. Leon Hill, M. D., Boonville. W. B. Brooks, Boonville. J. W. Dawel, Jefferson City. B. F. Allen, Jefferson City. Nelson C. Crews, Kansas City. Homer C. Phillips, Sedalia. J. B. Parsons, efferson City. C. H. McKensie, St. Louis. Duke Diggs, Jefferson City. P. C. Glyens. John Goins, Jefferson City. J. C. Campbell, St. Louis. W. C. Huston, Kansas City. Thomas Bass, Mexico. W. H. Huston, Pettts Co. G. N. Grisham, Kansas City. Herbert Beach, Chillicothe. A. A. Gilbert, Lexington. George E. Thompson, Kansas City. S. W. Parr, St. Louis. Abraham Reynolds, Warrensburg. W. S. Carrton, M. D., St. Joseph. J. R. A. Crossland, M. D., St. Joseph. George W. Dupree, Jefferson City. C. G. Williams, Boonville. C. Wilson, Boonville. Richardson Ferguson, Sedalia. C. W. Holliday, Sedalia. W. D. Cook, St. Louis. James Thomas, Warrensburg. T. C. Unthank, Kansas City. F. J. Peck, D. D., Kansas City. J. T. Caston, M. D., Jefferson City. THOMPSON'S WEEKLY REVIEW BISHOP HENRY Y. SATTERLEE DISCUSSES RACE PROBLEM QUESTION BEFORE CHURCHMEN investigation of Brownsville Affaile Continues--Register Vernon Makes Address at Boston--Success of True Reformer's IBank. Staff Correspondence WASHINGTON, D. C., May 29.—In two convocations of leading religious denominations governed by white officials, the race problem has come up for a foremost place in the discussions. Bishops and churchmen of high degree have labored long and worried greatly over the delicate situation involved in trying to reconcile peculiar social conditions with the Scriptural injunction, "Love ye one another," and to square the policy of racial prescription with the religion that teaches the Fatherhood of God and the Brotherhood of Man. Amid many glittering generalities, much verbiage and evasion of the main issue, the convocations referred to come out strongly for some indelite measures that would tend to uplift the colored brother, but that the uplifting must be done as a separate feature of the church work of the Caucasian. The Negro must be helped, for the good of himself and the nation, but he must he helped to make a distinct place for himself in the equation of religious effort and churchly achievement. Bishop Henry Y. Satterlee, of the Episcopal Diocese of Washington, in the diocesan convention last week, dealt at length with the race problem, and laid bare the distressing facts, but suggested no method by which the intricate questions involved might be settled. On the important subject of Negro Bishops, missionary or suffragan, he took no positive stand, pointing out that there was much to be said for and against all sides of the proposition, and concluded by saying that the race issue was perhaps the most perplexing question in the whole realm of church work and recommended it strongly to the deep and prayerful consideration, not only of the diocese of Washington, but of the entire church. Bishop Satterlee recognizes the gravity of the situation, but leaves the matter wide open for the action of the General Convention. The attitude of the 119th General Assembly of the Presbyterian Assembly, in session at Columbus, Ohio, is practically the same as that taken by the Episcopalians at Washington. The keynote was for Presbyterian unity, and the dropping of all questions that made for all the alienation of the Northern and Southern wings of the church. This means that the race question must not be permitted to longer divide the bretheren into factions, and that the Negro is to be encouraged to flock by himself, in the interest of harmony. The prevailing sentiment of the Assembly was voiced by Dr. Ira O. Landrith, of Nashville, Tenn. Dr. Landrith was, like Bishop Satterlee, fully mindful of the seriousness of the situation and the pressing character of the problems that grew out of the relations of the Negro to the church body. He took high ground and expressed deep concern for the moral and material welfare of the colored people, but his judgment suggested that their efforts be confined to work among themselves and that the whites assist them to develop as a separate and distinct religious entity. In a nutshell, the attitude of the Presbyterian church of the land, as enunciated by Dr. Landrith, is as follows: "The southern element of the American Presbyterian Church," said Dr. Landrith, "is as sincerely and unselfishly concerned for the religious, intellectual and industrial well-being of the Negro race as the most philanthropic northern benefactors of the colored people ever were. "What you may have seen and heard of recent mob murders and their prolific cause, appeals to race prejudice, whether in behalf of churches or politics, should not be understood as representing the sober judgment, either of the former Cumberland Presbyterian Church or of any other of the better elements of southern white (Continued on page seven) COU; <x e Gni7,@ ee eae W/ aD (MM) BN 2 WOMANS ee LN, RS B dor d | See HM} Sa Ng ad | = Al ) V2 — y AMA fr \\ =< <*> Ge yy AN eA Re Ba Mes BY “DOROTHY” Pe, — ei. Ay. uid ooncsaat id @nvsind wt tata ) A ! women, Address all communtestions & JTposothy"” The Freeman, Indianapolis iy eles ey (A WOMAN'S SHORTCOMINGS. ;!#2, Mrs, Barnett. The followini She has laughed as softly as if she she sighed; She has counted six and over— Of a purse well filled, and a hear| well tried— 0 each a worthy lover They “give her time,” for her soul must slip Where the world has set the groov ing. She will lie to none with her fair red lip— But love seeks truer loving. She trembles her fan in a sweetness dumb, ‘As her thoughts were beyond re calling— With a glance for one, and a glanee for some, From her eyelids rising and falling; Speaks common words with a blush: air, Hears bold words unreproving; But her silence says—what she never will swear; And love seeks better loving. Go, lady, lean to the night-gituar, And drop a smile to the bringer: ‘Then smile as weetly, when he is far, ‘At the voice of an indoor singer. Bask tenderly beneath tender eyes; Glance lightly on their removing; And join new vows > old perjuries— But dare not call st loving. Unless you can think, when the song is done, No other is soft in the rhythm; Unless you can feel when left by one, ‘That all men else go with him; Unless you can know, when unpraised by his breath, ‘That your beauty itself wants prov- ing; Unless you can swear, “For life! for death!” © fear to call it loving! Unless you can muse in a crowd all day On the absent face that fixed you; Unless you can love as the angels may, ‘With the breadth of heaven betwixt you; Unless you can dream that his faith is fast, Through behooving and unbehoov- ing; ‘Unless you can die when the dream is past— © never call it loving! —Etlizabeth Barrett Browning. WOMEN WORKERS ARE FIFTH OF POPULATION. “Women at Work in the United States,” is the sudject of a report by the Census Bureau, based on the re- turns in 1900. In that year in conti- nental United States—by which is meant the United States, exclusive of Alaska, Hawaii and other outlying pos- sessions—the total number of women sixteen years old at work numbered 23,485,559; while those at work num- bered 14,833,630. The women at work were young; 68.4 per cent. being under thirty-five years old; 442 per cent. under twenty-five, and 25.6 per cent. had not reaclied the age of tweaty. one; 15.9 per cent. were married; 17.7 per cent, were widows, and 1.3 per cent. were divorced. ‘The number of divorced women re- turned by the census, the report says, is probably deficient, because the fact of divorce is not always admitted. But it is significant that of the num- ber reported divorced, 55.3 per cent. were supporting themselves wholly or in part, The total number of women at work includes 11,771,966 native white women, whose parents also were natives; 1,040,744 native white women, one or both of whose parents were immigrants; $40,011 white wom: en who were themselves immigrants; 1,114,621 Negro women, and 11,288 Indian and Mongolian women. Number at Work Doubled. ‘The number of women at work more than doubled in the tweney years from 1880 to 1900, and there was a noticable .increase .of .breadwinners among married women in 1900 as compared with 1890. In 1900 women were represented ir all except nine of the 303 occupations in which breadwinners of the country were engaged. The returns showed among other things, that 5 womer were employed as pilots; on steam railroads 10 were employed as bag gagemen, 31 as brakemen, 7 as con ductors, 45 as engineers and firemer and 23 as switchmen, yardmen anc flagmen; 23 were carriage and hacl drivers, 6 were reported as ship car penters and 2 as roofers and slaters 185 were machinists; 8 were boile makers, 21 were charcoal, coke an lime burners and 11 were well borers ‘Two women were reported a! “motormen.” Almost one-fourth of th total number of women at work wer servants; 456,405 were farm laborers 96.8 per cent, of whom were from th Southern States, and 361,804 were Ne groes. There were 338,144 dressmak ers, 327,206 teachers, 328,935 _laun dresses. 307,706 farmers, 231.458 tex tile mill operatives and 146,92 house keepers and stewardesses. FOURTH ANNUAL SESSION OF SISTERS OF CHARITY. The fourth annual convention of the Sisters of Charity of Indiana, con: yened in South Calvary Baptist Church, at 9:30 A. M., May 14, 1907. ‘The house was called to order by the State President, Mrs. Ada Goins, of Indianapolis. Invocation by the chap- THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRAVED COLORES REWSPAPER. jain, Mrs. Barnett. The following committees were appointed: Creden tials, Rules, Resolutions, Juvenile Work, By-Laws and Constitution Grievance, Condolence, Reports, Press Auditing, and President's annual ad. dress. Mrs. Malinda Thomas pre sented a resolution that the Sisters of Charity establish a hospital in In- dianapolis; for the protection of the members of the organization, and the race at large, which was discussed at length. The body adjourned without reaching any definite conclusion. Convention reassembled at 2 P. M. After reading and adopting of the morning journal, the president de livered her annual address, which con- tained many helpful recommendations. ‘There are eleven Churches and gates and eleven State omicers. ‘rhe seven Juveniles, with sixty-eight dele- convention will remain in session three days. Mrs. Mary Scott and Mrs. Malinda Thomas extended an invitation to take the State officers and visiting delegates a trolley ride, which was ac- cepted. The convention adjourned at 4PM. - On Tuesday evening, Charity No. 2 gave a grand reception in honor of the delegates, at which time a ex- cellent program was rendered. HOUSEWORK A PRIVILEDGE. Women Ought to be Glad They Can Do it, Says Professor. ..“Women should be glad that they can do kitchen work,” said Prof. J. F. Brumbaugh in his psychology class at DePauw University last week, “for it is not drudgery. ‘The products of the kitehen figure largely in a man’s sue- cess, for a fine pancake will make him fit to do anything. Cooking is cientific, and although women have tried to keep out of it they will have to roll up their sleeves and get to work, for hired help has revolted. The kitchen must be elevated. We were glad enough to have a ‘hired’ girl in our kitchen doing our work, but we tabooed them and pointed our fingers at them and said: ‘We're here and you're there.’ It’s our fault that help is searce now. We have reaped our own reward. Cooking is a divine science, and the women should be happy in doing it. Married people get happiness out of the home in pro: portion to the amount of work they put into it, and when they buy every: thing they get very little pleasure out out of it.” VACATION TIME. Schools in all cities are now about to close and the boy and girl will be under the parent's care entirely. It is to be hoped that all mothers at least have made some plaus as to how their children shall spend the sum- mer. Some kind of employment at heme will keep them off the streets, running wild and getting into all Kinds of trouble. ‘There are many things that can be done for the girl. She can be taught to sew, make hats, embroidery— spending a part of the day is this manner. The boy can help his father, should the father have a trade, or could be put with some reliable per: son to teach him something for which he shows some talent, thus enabling him to assist in making a livlihood. Do something for their good, and still let them enjoy a pleasant vacation. Pee he ease MAKES EYELASHES TO ORDER. LONDON, May 23.—“Please send me another dozen eyelashes.” This is a sample of numerous or- ders being received by an ingenious inventor in London, who has created a demand among women beauty seek- ers for false lashes to replace na- ture’s eye fringes with which the own- ers are dissatisfied. The patentee claims that hundreds of women are eagerly buying eyelashes, especially those who spend much time in auto- mobiling. They visit him to be fitted in the first instance, but after their preliminary fixture the lashes keep in good shape for a month. They may then need a little attention, such as curling with warm tongs and receiv- ing a touch of a special fluid. SHE MUST STAY INTERESTING. | In matrimony, to retain happiness and make it last to the end, it is not a question for a woman to remain beautiful; it is a question for her to remain interesting. Not the slightest details should be beneath her notice in order to keep alive the attention of her husband.—Max O’Reil. CAUSE OF CONSUMPTION. The State Medical Association has been holding its sessions in Indian- apolis, and Dr. Hurty, of the State Board of Health said that lack of ven tilation in living rooms and_ school. houses is the chief cause of tubereu- losis. THE MONTH OF ROSES. June, with its harvest of roses is here and brings with it the birds and the sweet girl graduate, both starting out in a new life. Let us give to them both our best and dearest wishes. DONT’S FOR BRIDES. Don’t worry yourself thin and miser- able over your troubles. It is due to your future husband that you should look as happy and. pretty as ossible on your weding dey. Don't sit up till “any hour of the night” the day before the wedding. ‘Try to go to bed in really good time, so that you may be fresh as possible in the morning. Don't, in the hurry and bustle of preparation the day before, neglect to eat proper meals. Such a proceed- ing is apt to result in a headache the next day. Don't eat indigestible food. The Inevitable excitement is apt to up set eyen the strongest. So that there is need to be extra careful beforehand. Don't persuade yourself beforehand that you are going to look your plain. est, or that there is sure to be a wrinkle in the back of your wedding dress. e Don’t arrange your veil so that it drags your hair. Wear your hair over a smail, firm pad, and thus avoid the fiattened look that mars the appear- ance of so many brides. © Don’t murmur your vows inaudibly. Try to remember that you love the man who is going to be your husband and are proud of it. Don't forget to say some pleasant thing to each of your guests. . It is pleasant to have a present appre ciated, but quite the reverse to be thankful effusively for teaspoons when you have given salt cellars, says Home Chat. SOME HOUSEHOLD HINTS. ‘The cheapest wall finish and prob- ably one of the best is caleimine, a white water paint, to which any ¢e- sired tint may be added. But for ac: tual utility there is nothing at once so hygienic and satisfactory as oil painted walls, which decorators tre: quently employ for the middle and lower walls, surmounting it with a horder of paper or stenciled burlap. It is indestructible save by nails, and may be wiped off with an oiled cloth every day is need be without in any way losing its first appearance. It is the ideal finish for bed-rooms, halls, and dining-rooms and other generally- used rooms, and for the kitchen noth- ing but oil paint should be used for the walls and ceilings. Cool yellows, deep creams, golden tans, are ihe best ceiling tints, as a rule, although a soft blue or rose flush is sometimes advisable. DARK SHADE FOE TO BEAUTY. Because a woman has passed mid- dle age is no reason for adopting black and wearing it on all occasions, as if she were in mourning. ‘The dark shade brings out in a most pronounced way her lack of freshness and faded color, all the craw’s feet and lines in her face and often throws shadows that give a drawn and haggard appearance to the skin. Unless stout, a woman past fifty can wear dull rose, pastel shades of green and blue, soft gray, a gobelin blue, heliotrope and reseda green, dark blue. If inclined to embonpoint, black in the dull, with white and cream about the neck, is more becoming and makes her look younger than when the dark colors are put directly against her face. ‘A dark hat worn by an elderly wom. an should always have a touch of white about the front next to the hair. BEAUTY AT A DISCOUNT. When a man cares for a womap he thinks she’s good-looking, whether she is or not, and all the king’s horses and all the king’s men can not change bis opinion.—Baltimore News. A novel departure has just been made in the cookery departments of the Birmingham (England) elementary schols. Once a week the pupils, whose ages range from elevcn up: ward, are taken out by the couking mistress on a marketing expedition. Various shops are visited and the girls instructed (in front of the win: dows) which articles to buy and which to avoid, and those best for cer- tain dishes. i A wonderful needle threader is in use in a lace factory in Berne, Swit veriand, It automatically threads a thousand needles a minute. It takes the needle, carries it along, threads ft, ties the knot, cuts the thread off at a uniform length, then carries the needle across an open space and places it in a rack. The work of threading these needles was formerly done by hand. Some of the schoolchildren in Col umbus, Ohio, display great thrift. During the last four years, through the penny savings system, they have accumulated $38,000, or over $100 apiece for the 3,799 who have taken out savings-bank books in the schools. Mrs. Britannia W. Kennon, great: grand-daughter of Martha Washing: ton, and a descendent of the last Lord Baltimore, recently celebrated her ninety-second birthday at. , her home in Georgetown, D. C. She was torn there and has lived in the same house all her life. The Mississippi State Federation of Colored Women will convene in Meri- dian, June 26, 27, 28, at St. Paul’s M. E. Church. Mrs. H.R. Butler, of At- Janta, Ga. will be the principal speaker. | SOME FLORIDA PROSPERITY. “Bethel Baptist Institutional church of Jacksonville, Fla., is the finest, the most complete Negro church in the world. It is a rectanglar structure, 86 feet wide and 108 long; it has 22 rooms and a marble baptistry; it has $5,000 pipe organ, and it seats in the main auditorium, 1,100; the Sunday school department can be turned into the main chureh, and it seats 500, The building and site as it stands complete cost $70,000. It is a beautiful church with every convenience and is com- plete in every way.” And just to think, these people are threatened with disfranchisement. Is the cause. We have nothing up in this country that is even in this class. If there is as much prosperity in oth- er directions, then that state should have special laws in the Negros’ favor. ‘The Freeman is on sale at the Crys tal Barber Shop, Albert Guy, proprie- cin tee Ce If You Are Sick It is because some of the organs of the body are not doing their work well. There is a lack of that nervous energy that gives them motion. 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SHANK STORAGE PACKING AND MOVING DINNER BOOK 335 E WASHINGTON SHANK, SHANK, 339 E. Washington St Phones 2028 --- A 21 Best facilities for packing, transfer ring, storing or shipping furniture and household effects THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED CGLORED NEWSPAPER CALL ISSUED FOR MEETING The National Afro-American Council at Baltimore, Md., June 26, 27 and 28, 1907. To the Members of the National Afro- American Council, Delegates from Local Councils and Affiliated Organizations, Such as Churches, Colleges, Benevolent Societies, Newspapers and Other Race Organizations, Greeting: The Tenth Annual Session of the National Afro-American Council will be held at Baltimore, Md., June 26, 27 and 28, 1907. The Necessity for the Meeting. The unceasing energy of those bent upon the creation of a public sentiment adverse to the Afro-Americans; the open advocacy by Senator Tillman, Governor Vardaman, John Temple Graves and others of the repeal of the Fourteenth and Fifteenth Amendments to the Federal Constitution, thus reducing the Afro-Americans of the South to serfdom; the timid and uncertain stand of those who essay to befriend us, even to President Roosevelt who has said so much about "fair play" and the "door of hope," but who has dealt us a severe blow in the dismissal of the colored soldiers of the Twenty-fifth Infantry without an adequate trial; the bold and defiant assaults of these satisfied with nothing short of our absolute undoing, certainly necessitates the meeting of the leaders of the race in an advisory way. The situation is grave and demands the exercise of wisdom, prudence and intelligent effort to overcome the dangers, menacing what political and civil rights we have left. A Plea for Unity. Realizing the necessity of united action of all our forces, we invite the representatives of all similar organizations to be present at our meeting. In this crisis we all should be willing to lay aside all prejudices, jealousies, bickering and strife, meet and confer together on vital questions which concern us all. At all hazard, let all the factions get together and make a united attack upon the enemy. Work of the Council. The Afro-American Council has seconded the efforts of the press in creating a favorable sentiment against lynching and the humiliating "Jim Crow car law." It has brought encouragement and hope to many of the leaders of our race who had become discouraged and it is still battling and will ever battle against all forms of injustice and discrimination It is an earnest desire of the officers and members of the National Council that every religious organization, every college, benevolent society, newspaper, indeed all race organizations send at least one representative to the Baltimore meeting. We believe that it will be the largest and the best in every way that we have ever had. Basis of Mempership. (Article 3 of Constitution.) Section 1. The National Afro-American Council shall be composed of members as follows: 1. All persons who hold life membership. 2. Council delegates representing duly accredited local councils. 3. Affiliated delegates, representing organizations of similar plans and purposes co-operating with the National Afro-American Council. Section II. Every local Afro-American Council shall be entitled to representation in the National Council by delegates elected on the basis of one delegate to every fifty members, said delegates to qualify upon presentation of credentials and payment of five cents for each member so represented. Provided, however, that any local Council having less than fifty members shall be entitled to two votes upon presentation of credentials and payment of the annual tax of three dollars ($3.00). Section III. Religious and secular organizations which have for their aim and work the mental and moral elevation of their race and which desire to co-operate with the National Council may be represented by affiliated delegates, not more than two delegates to each organization. Said delegates should have the right to vote upon payment of three dollars ($3.00) for each delegate. Section IV. Editors of Afro-American newspapers and the principal of Academic Schools and Colleges may be admitted to membership in the National Council and be entitled to a vote upon presentation of credentials and payment of the annual tax of $3. A Truly Representative Body. From the above it will be seen that the National Afro-American Council is a representative body. The mere payment of $3.00 does not entitle one to membership. The Council must be assured that each person enrolled represents a local council or an affiliated organization, or is an editor of an Afro-American newspaper or is the principle of an Academic school or college. Lynching, Disfranchisement and Separate Coach Law Are the Paramount Questions to Be Discussed. While many of the questions relative to the rights of our race will be considered, it has been decided that the above named questions shall have the right of way. Speeches Should be Short and to the Point By the action of the National Afro-American Council each speaker is limited to twenty minutes and in view of the fact that a portion of the Caucasian press of the country is ever ready to misrepresent the words of the Afro-Americans, all speeches must be in manuscript in order that they may be absolute proof of just what each speaker said. Entertainment The citizens of Baltimore are preparing to give the Council a royal good time. Let all organizations above named elect their delegates as soon as possible BISHOP ALEXANDER WALTERS President, WILLIAM H. STEWARD Rev. A. L. Gaines, D. D., chairman of the local committee, 114 East Center street, Baltimore, Md., to whom all parties may write for information concerning board, entertainment, etc. ANNUAL VISITATION OF R. W. S. Tuesday, May 21, was a gala occasion in Good Samaritan Circles of Louisville, it being the annual visitation of the R. W. S. Q. chief to the joint lodges. At 8 o'clock the opening ceremonies were performed and the Grand Chief was formally introduced. Rev. J. E. Wood has a round, musical, persuasive voice and his address was enjoyed by all who were fortunate enough to hear him. He laid particular stress upon self-respect as a race, pertinently remarking that when we fail to patronize our own lawyers, doctors, and business enterprises, we virtually endorse all that Tom Dixon, Ben Tillman, Vardaman and their like are saying of the inferiority of the race. He urged upon the Samaritans as a lodge and as individuals to start a bank account, thereby earning the respect and confidence of the community in which they live. He showed his hearers the wisdom and necessity of pulling together and "letting every little help a little." He told one of Mr. Washington's "twice told tales," of the crabs in the bucket, pulling each other back, thereby making it impossible for any one of them to reach the top. At the close of the address the lodges, preceded by the Grand Chief and the invited guests, who had been asked to meet him, repaired to the banquet hall and were ushered to a beautifully decorated table laden with a toothsome menu. An up-to-date innovation was a souvenir post card laid at each plate, with toasts assigned, and on a red background the guests read well-known maxims, trite sayings and quotations from the poets. A beautiful gold Samaritan pin was presented the Grand Chief and in a neat speech of appreciation he accepted it. Amid wilt, humor and eloquence the banquet closed, pleasing alike to superior officers, working members and invited guests. GRACE LUCAS THOMPSON. FOLLOWING THE COLOR LINE To express one's views concerning Ray Stannard Baker's article in the April "American Magazine" upon "Following the Color Line," should at least be a pleasurable execution of one's desire to be anything but discordant among optimistic strains. That he should appear upon the spot, after the "heat of the fray," and give us a both lucid and, as we hope, concise description of that Southland atrocity, namely, the "Atlanta Mob Riot," should be sufficient to convey to us, as a race, that there is still in existence an insistent few for the "unvarnished truth." It is hardly necessary to reiterate what was said in this thoroughly unprejudiced article, in that this number of the "American Magazine" found its way into many interested person's home, wherein it had probably been a stranger, previously. However, in making this a brief comment upon it, I venture to say that it not only gave the uninformed a clearer insight into the details, but to my mind, it helped to obviate any doubts that may have arisen in the minds of the too credulous, that the colored people of Atlanta were not savagely brutal in their efforts to protect themselves and families during that awful spasm of racial antagonism. In contradiction to the many assertions that the "Brownsvilleites" were in continual hostility even when the authorities would have quelled the disturbances, Mr. Baker has, after investigation, proven to the people that they were hostile only as a means of self-protection. Upon a whole, I think he has presented quite an unbias view of the whole situation and situations in general, wherein is inhered the biggest problem of latter days. MISS E. F. BROWN, Newman, Ga. NEGRO REPUBLICAN LEAGUE. Certificate of incorporation Filed with WASHINGTON, May 21.—A certificate of incorporation of the Republic can Inter-State League, an organization of Negro citizens of various States, has been filed with the recorder of deeds here. The declared object of the league is to improve the condition of its members and the race generally, to collect, compile and distribute information concerning the status of the Negro race in American politics; to protect the civil and political rights of Negroes, and to encourage Negro citizens to adhere to the principles and policies of the Republic can party. The incorporators of the league are Robert H. Blount, Richard D. Goodman, Harrison Edelin, Walter Tate and Harry A. Clarke. The headquarters of the organization will be in this city. When you see trouble coming it is sometimes best to do a little side traking. DR. D. A. GRAHAM'S LETTER TO THE BISHOPS, MINISTERS AND LAYMEN OF THT A. M. E. CHURCH. For more than eighteen months I have been endeavoring to awaken a sentiment of moral reform within the ranks of the clergy of our church. In fact, for a much longer period have I plead and worked in private with bishops and clergy for the same purpose, and all private efforts proving futile I resorted to the public method of exposing the evils of the church through the newspapers and from the rostrum. Now I am forced to sadly admit that all of these efforts have likewise failed. The majority of the bishops are still grafting the Dollar Money; the Financial Board still misappropriates the sacred funds of the church, and that which should go to relieve the poor, worn-out preachers, the widows and orphans of preachers, and the poor missionary preachers finds its way easily into the fat purses of the bishops and the favored few. Minister who are notoriously immoral, intemperate or dishonest still hover under the wings of the bishops, and are saved from the penitentiary, or expulsion from the church through the trickery of these high prelates. Yea, more; men against whom the most serious charges in the moral calendar have been lodged with the bishop, are transferred, or shifted about and the indictment quashed on a technicality without ever having the charges investigated. I made these charges directly to the bishop's council, in session at Wilberforce last June and offered to prove them, but Bishop Turner, who received them, "forgot to read them" to that august body. However, he afterwards wrote me that he would present them to the next session of the Council at Kansas City, last January. Being a man of his word, of course he presented them, but the Council did not dare to call upon me to prove my charges, nor to make any reply whatever. Certain ministers announced that they would hail me before an ecclesiastical court for defamation of the church, but though I sent them my address and the address of my presiding elder and urged them to come on with their charges, up to this date not one has had the courage to make the charge. I now believe, as a certain bishop said to me, that it is impossible to reform the A. M. E. Church, because those in the highest authority, who should lead the work, are, as a rule, deeply tainted with corruption, and dare not open their mouths. The ministers who are not corruptionists are afraid of losing their jobs if they dare speak out for reform. Many have written to me saying that they were praying for me and would gladly join me, but they could not afford it. In other words, they are more afraid of the bishop than they are of their God. The fear of the bishop, and not the "fear of the Lord" seems to be the beginning of wisdom with A. M. E. preachers. More than fifteen years ago, at Grand Rapids, Mich., when I was contending against the bishop because he was morally wrong, I was warned by big D. D.'s that, as a young man, I could not afford to oppose the bishop, I replied that the bishop was wrong and that they knew he was wrong; and I hoped to never see the day when I would sacrifice my conscience to please any bishop. Those who have followed me know whether I have stood to that position. A year ago I resigned the most agreeable appointment I ever held (and I have held as good as the church has) because I would not raise another dollar of Dollar Money until there was some assurance given by the bishops and Financial Board that the money would be used for the purposes for which it is collected. I did not know what I was to do for a living, but was certain that the Lord would provide. He has provided most wonderfully and I have prospered while waiting to see if reform was possible. But my God calls upon me to arise and go to work for the extension of His kingdom. This I see I can not do in the A. M. E. Church in her degenerated condition. Therefore I have this 18th day of May, 1907, withdrawn from the fellowship of the African Methodist Episcopal Church. I beg you to remember that I have waited a year, as a member of the Michigan conference, without work, subject to all the laws of the church and no one has even made a mark against my character. Now that I am gone from the church, and no longer have a voice in it, I suppose that many little cowards will run out with all manner of charges against me, but they can not hurt me, as the public knows how anxiously I have courted for trial for anything they might want to charge me with. I shall continue to pray that the Lord may save the people from the vices of a corrupt clergy. Yours for Christ and His Kingdom. D. A. GRAHAM. JAMESTOWN NOTES. From the newspaper comment, personal letters and other sources of information it is evident that the deepest interest is being manifested in the Negro Exhibit byo ur people everywhere. There is no doubt that after the middle of June the crowds will be coming on in earnest. * * * * The Negro Building will be brilliantly illuminated by night, the classic contour of the exterior to be outlined with electric bulbs. More than three thousand lights will be used throughout the massive structure and the effect will be something grand. * * * * Mrs. Leugenia Moore, of Filsey, Kans, has patented a unique cook bucket, which will be among the useful inventions on exhibition. The vessel is made up of compartments, slides, steamers, etc., and is so adjusted that as many as six or seven different vegetables can be cooked in it at one time. TUXEDO Prefer Our Make JACKETS AND LINEN because they have found them satisfactory. 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The sweet girl graduate and the promising boy are an assured bountiful crop. Pies like mother made are greatly admired. What about the religion like mother had? What's so rare as a day in June? or something like that, the poet has it. Two of them would be rarer than one. Secretary Taft is a good big genial looking fellow—looks as if he could do the business all right if he had the opportunity. Something new under the sun—male and female salt. Neither when taken alone, ediable, but good, well mannered salt when taken together. Senator Foraker of Ohio gives it out that he will not be bound by the decision of the state officers in their declaration for Taft for the presidency. Who is he for $ \frac{1}{4} $ Arkansas will cut the Negroes out of the benefits of all public places except those established by themselves. Florida will make no "bones" of cutting Negroes out of the elective franchise. Next! When a certain Paris paper insisted that the patients of a certain hospital struck, resuming their ordinary occupations, it appeared as if the striking business had gone too far. Governor-elect Hoke Smith of Georgia is said to be opposed to lynch law. He is also said to be in favor of other laborers than Negroes. Perhaps the distinguished gentleman has been misquoted. If he has not the advantage of his first principal can not be seen over the latter one. Germany does not take kindly to the peace proposition. The Chancellor of the Empire in speaking to the subject recently said: "Our armament has shown itself to be a good instrument of peace, not only technically, but morally too." He puts to scorn the suggestion, insisting that the thing is visionary and unpractical." It is said that the sixty thousand Russians that were forced to enjoy the hospitality of the Japanese, since they were prisoners of war, had very excellent object lessons during their stay. They saw a thrifty, striving people, loving the beautiful, cleanliness and order that contrasted strangely with the life of the Russian soldiers when at home. Man is born into the world and in a few days is full of trouble. Especially applicable to the colored race. The legislature of Arkansas is now legally fixing what custom has long since established. Those solons solons should know that ancient custom is as good law as the one right off of the reel. O, take Blackstone for it. Bought by Booker T. Washington is the charge against Editor Wilkins of Chicago that is making the rounds of the press. Well we can say some mighty hard things about our neighbors. Wilkins would be unworthy of purchase if he gave the matter out for publication; and Booker T. Washington has never advertised his personal affair. Who's the wise guy, any how? B. Phone, late of the "Dandy Dixie Minstrels," is now spending the summer in Birmingham, Alabama, where he is leader of the new up-to-date and refined colored vaudeville thetre, "The Panopia," which has the distinction in the Negro building, and which, from all indications, will make one of the most formidable displays. Rev. Dr. R. H. Boyd of Nashville, Tenn., will have charge. The Metropolitan Mercantile and Realty Company of New York, capitalized at $1,000,000, has just erected a fine building at 46th street and 8th avenue in that city, where it will open a mammoth department store. This sounds particularly good. It should succeed, since its success means so very much to hopeful Negroes throughout the country. There is a way to succeed; may it find it. At the recent killing incident in Georgia it is said that the mob told a colored woman under arrest to run for her life and then winged her wits shot gnus when doing so. The devil have possessed them. The golden rule—if it had been a white woman and THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER a Negro mob: it would not be over until this very time. We've got to learn that all people look alike when it comes to consideration due, respect and so forth. One of the very interesting exhibits at the Jamestown Exposition will be that of the colored Baptists. This church has the largest printing plant and book building establishment for and by the race. It is the products that institution that will be set forth for women. "Nobody would dream of saying in this country, 'I'll pay an Irishman nine cents and a German eight cents for the same kind of work.' It would seem rediculous. "Then why pay a male being two dollars, and a female human one dollar, for identical work?" "If men can do the school work better than the women, then men only should be employed, in justice to the children. "And if the woman can do the work as well as the men, then the women should be paid as well as the men." The logical deductions and conclusion, if submitted to a fair minded jury, would result in a verdict for the signifiers instanter. Prof. Jordan, the distinguished scholar might say, that, the reason the women of the New York schools are not paid as much as the men when they do the same work, getting similar results, is because man is still belegured with the past ages when the woman wasn't in it. Right along with the heredity scheme, where those of bygone days passed the women down a lemon. Under the circumstances the New York women and the American women generally have the world bested. In some countries, one at least, the girl child is often put out of business the moment of its advent, simply because it would in all likelihood be a woman. The Turks have preruibial distrust of their women. In other countries the woman is but a silent partner in the home. The Indians made them do all of the heavy work, the field tending, while the big chief went to war. In many more countries they are the "beast" of burden. In every country some mask of man's "superiority" is seen. We gladly call the attention of our readers to the call of our Missouri brethren, for as they are pleased to denote a "Call for a Solemn Conclace" in the city of St.-Louis on July 10, 1907. The call on reading in self-explanatory and we find our serves in hearty accord with its purposes, the time is opportune for us all over these United States to call such meetings and review our present situation as citizens and prepare to meet the issues in any particular manner effecting us as citizens of this grand republic. We rejoice in the success that attended the efforts of our brethren on the date of February 13th last, when by virtue of the united voice of fifty or more representatives from ten counties, they succeeded in defeating the proposed iniquitous "Jim-crow car law" and save that grand State from adding another to its disgrace of humiliation a loyal race. Yes, it is true, the "Negro is under criticism; and needs defense, etc. We regret the day of William Lloyd Garrison, Wendell Phillips and Charles Sumner is past, but we welcome the day of Senator Foraker, our only defender in the hall of legislation in these United States, who is suffering all sorts of humiliation because he dares to stand for our citizen rights under the constitution of the United States. Brethren, the battle is just on, or in fact, it is just begun and "eternal vigilance is not only in this instance the price of "liberty," but of "Safety," and we better be up and a-doing. We stand for freedom of interests and opinion. There is war talk now in the air. If the North is to join the South in declaring that no man of the Negro race shall hereafter vote or hold office, or have a fair chance in the privileges and honors of citizenship, where are we at? Kindred meetings of the kind proposed by our Missouri brethren ought to be held in every State of the Union and concerted action ought to be taken in the race's behalf. We bespeak for our brethren a successful meeting on July 10th. In championing the idea of equal pay for men and women teachers in the city of New York, the Evening Journal had recently the following pertinent paragraphs: "The difficulty in getting fair treatment, common every-day justice, for the women teachers illustrates the general unwillingness of human beings to accept a plain truth. "A few centuries ago everybody thought it was right for one human being to own another, no matter what his color. "Fifty years ago in this country we thought it was right for one human being to own another, privided the slave had a black skin, or a black ancestor that made his skin yellow. "It seemed then proper that one man with a white skin should be paid for his work properly, and another man with a black skin paid nothing at all—unless with a whip." "That idea we have dropped. A long var, which cost millions of lives and thousands of millions of dollars, drummed into American skulls the truth that it doesn't pay to keep slaves, and that it isn't right. "If white men and black men do the same kind of work now, we give the same kind of pay. "It is too bad we haven't sense or justice enough to do the same thing of being the only first-class colored vaudeville there in the South. Mr. wishes to be remembered by all friends. THE COLORED VOTE The Philadelphia Record sees something in the Baltimore election that appears to it significant. Baltimore is a Democratic city, and, of course, for its mayor to be a Democrat, would indicate only that the Democratic party was holding its own. But says the Record: "Later explanations of the Baltimore vote show that it is holding something more. Republican Negroes went to the polls and voted for the Democratic candidate by way of resenting the President's action in the Brownsville affair. This adds very greatly to the interest in the Baltimore vote. Are the colored people going to vote against the President in revenge for Brownsville? There are 50,000 of them in Ohio. In several Northern States, they hold the balance of power. There is enough in the Baltimore election to set the Republicans to thinking." It feels there is the more force in this from its view of the last presidential election. A good many Republican then did not vote for Roosevelt, but two million Democrats did not vote for Parker. The Record continues: "On neither side did the party leaders anticipate any defection. They supposed they were going to get the full vote of their respective parties, and yet Mr. Roosevelt was elected only because the Republicans did not lose so much of their vote as the Democrats did. The liability of voters to do unexpected things makes the action of the Baltimore Negroes especially suggestive." THE NATIONAL NEGRO BUSINESS LEAGUE. The National Negro Business League, which was organized a few years ago, continues a popular movement. As the case of many other institutions, concerns, devices, necessity was the cause of its being. Wise anud far-seeing Negroes long ago came to the conclusion that a people without commercial instinct or idea would not stand the test as a race, viewed in the advancing light of civilization. Of course, the dream was to catch on to the passing show of industrialism as conducted by others, becoming a part and parcel of the panorama already instituted, but slowly, yet surely, the thought was constantly impress that the only hope was to get up a procession within the race. With the thought in mind, leading men set about shaping up a movement that would give commercial impetus and industrial incentive, stimuli by way of ensample, by way of recited experiences, all of which have been fairly realized. The league has proved an uplift wherever it has held forth, proving an eye-opened in instances to either race as it concerned the achievements of the colored people, here and there, and which, in the aggregate, stood fairly for the diversity of industrialism as known to the country. The distributing of the individuals that have wrought so well have been far and wide; a grower in Kansas, the potato king, makers of buggies in Ohio, inventors in Michigan, bankers in Mississippi, merchants in a large way in Alabama and Georgia, and elsewhere, are the mechanics, engineers, agriculturists in general: cotton raisers, storekeepers, blacksmiths, etcetera, until the gamut of industrialism be done. It speaks the possibility in every section, the point in mind. According to the interest being manifested at this early date, the forthcoming convention to be held in Topeka, Kan., promises to be a paceetter. It will be the first time that body will have held forth in the great middle West in the better sense. Topeka is situate in the heart of this country, humming as a hive to the homing bees that have caught up their sweets from the lands that team with plenty. That city is in easy touch with the great agricultural interests of the West and Southwest. In this section things are done in a large way. The Negro has profited by the example, consequently he is found also doing the things in a great way, at least by contrast. Time and time again it has been said that there was no discrimination in the product of the fields. The Negro Westerner is demonstrating the proposition. The beef on the table of the New York millionaire is as likely to be owing to the production of a ranch by a colored man as that of another nationality. The principle applies to ever yproduct. So, when the league settles down for business in the "capital of agriculture," it may expect revelations from the Trans-Mississippians, who will mingle in a large way with the Negro representatives for the first time. As it is understood, already the citizens of Topeka and those of that immediate vicinity are preparing for the reception of the hundreds of delegates and their friends, perhaps swelling the roll of visitors way up into the thousands. At any rate it looks that way. All indications pointing to a grand convention. "JIM CROW" ORDINANCE AN NULLED. In the language of the late Rev. Jaspar, "The sun do move." Comes now the welcome intelligence from the city of Montgomery, Ala., that the ordinance demanding separate cars for whites and blacks has been annulled by the court of that city, the judge holding that it was not reasonable or just to the street car company. He could have well added that it was also silly in the extreme. The half victory is as much in the favor of the colored people as it is in favor of the company that doubtless was put to inconveniences in trying to obey the law. We say half victory adversely, because more than likely some form of separating the races will be continued. The extreme business of furnishing separate cars, cars for the colored people alone, is over, it appears, and which presumably means that the divided cars will take the place of those heretofore devoted exclusively to the colored people. We have no information bearing out our supposition, being guided by the known conditions. More agreeable yet, it would be if the information came that all manner of separation in public utilities were abolished. They are travesties on justice in that they are as a rule instituted out of a spirit of vengeance quite as often from the sense of protection against those that are unduly rude. There is such a thing as offensive manners on the cars. Sometimes the white people break out, proving that a little chaperoning wouldn't do them any harm, but more persistently this offensiveness come sfrom the colored people. Not that they are intentionally offensive, nor does it mean always rowdy actions, but some little breach of the proprieties and which is considered and is harmless in itself, but annoying in polite society. There are cars in certain sections of every city where the patrons are particularly refined, holding to their notions of street car manners, which often are in keeping with those of th edrawing room. According to our democratic notions of public society these cars should not be counted too good to ride on, but we should be very circumspect, considering it a duty to be as respectable as the most respectable among the patrons and as presentable as the circumstances of the going warrants. Our churches and schools could do more in instilling the principles of proper public conduct. Many well-dressed young men and women of the race have notions that the good clothes alone, save. When, in fact, it is better not to have any, if they effect the individual's head. Preacher and teachers have been made to feel ashamed at some uncalled for conduct on the street cars by some of their race; nothing disgraceful perhaps—a loud conversation with indifferent grammar, peculiar intonations and voice infections, all of which are so difficult to correct, but which is so painfully apparent. Perhaps there are as many drunken white men seen on the cars as colored men, in fact, more have been seen in the North. They are not generally, particularly rude or boisterous. The colored men are not much different from them. But as to general sobriety, calmness, respectful demeanor generally, we are forced to acknowledge that we have some things to learn. COMMENCEMENT. Commencement days are not only interesting to those immediately concerned—the sweet girl graduate, the promising boy and the rest of it—the country generally is more or less interested, because the school system is so deeply imbedded among the vital principles of our country's being. Consequently the otherwise very busy world finds time to lend an ear to the doings of our institutions of learning, whether they be humble or great. The finishing touches are being put on, or have been put on, all making ready for the debut into the actual, active work-day world, where life is sometimes not what it seems; where stern realism takes the place of the fancy and imagination—the borderland of the unknown is reached—where bogs and boggieman may or may not intercept the plain marsh into the future. Here, perhaps, is a tinge of the sad—the dolorous—that is not equally applicable to all that are passing out in the greater life. But this uncertainty as to the "after life" does apply to the Negro youth, who will find the common expectation rudely disturbed by the true circumstance of life. The circumstances, however, are not hopeless for the solution. The trite saying, that where there is a will, there is a way, will prove a panacea, if it is allowed to rule. So these also, are, admonished to step out with high hopes and resolves, determined to wage a ceaseless warfare in behalf of the high principles inculcated of their schools. It was President Roosevelt, who at Hampton a year ago, so carefully admonished the graduates of what the world, more than likely, had in store for them. It w as advice of a fatherly kind, expressed certainly and vigorously, and more yet, truthfully. He did not overrate or misstate the probabilities; he could not do that. Still it is a question whether they should have been informed by one, the nature of whose office as taught by schools, led them to believe, was all sufficient to make everything right. The contention, of course, is theoretical according to practices and customs, but more than theoretical in the best sense. In other words the President stands for the government. Can the government save, amend, protect, foster, encourage? Alas, in many instances it can not, practically, since it can not rise above the prejudices of the people—the people are the government. Should the government admit its impotency, its lack of power. We think not. It is a needless surrender—principles are strong, albeit throttled by death. The young, those of the schools, have great notions of the government. History appeals to the colored youth as it does to the white race; either see tings through the eyes of romance, seeing nothing but perfection in those of their own country or section; they come into their knowledge of men, of affairs, of the world through history; they measure all men of great affairs by their history standards, and of course, giving them worth above their human possibility. They are enjoined to read the biographies of these men that they emulate their virtues. What other consequence could there be? Thus when President Roosevelt tells the Hampton students that the way would be very hard owing to their race, it was confession of governmental helplessness which is in opposition to that principal of omnipotence that is taught and in opposition to the c reed of great good men that declares for all men and all things righteous. The sweet girl graduate, and the promising boy, and the rest of it, especially the colored ones, will not find the way especially prepared. In the language of Lord Lytton, they, in most instances, will have to carve out empires for themselves, but they are not up against the impossible. The white boy does not have it all his way, nor the white girl. In their race the competition is simply terrific, perhaps as the colored youth never know. They have the thousand and one present opportunities that are apparently inviting, but once in the maelstrom or affairs the struggle is to "keep to the feet." 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They are prodigal in the expenditure of their money, never dreaming that by uniting their means that they could do the very things that are now objects of their envy. The employment is along certain lines, to be true, yet it needs not remain forever so. It is clearly up to them. Coming from the schools of to-day of modern and improved methods, with their greater curriculum, it says very plainly, that the young men and women should be endowed with the greater vision—should be petter prepared to turn the night of our existence into day. General Correspondence From Various Sections. NOTICE. NOTICE. Sandy Anderson, Mineola, Tex. wishes to know the whereabouts of his aunt, Sallie Curtis, who formerly lived at 507 Locust street, Hampton, Va. Her sister, Lucy Mead, is ill. LOGANSPORT.IND John Taylor of Lafayette has accepted a position at Beasley's cigar store.—Mrs. W. P. Winston and daughter, Mrs. Blach Akers, have gone to Chicago for an extended visit.—Mrs. John Aust n of Kokomo was the guest of Mrs. C. S. Jones last Sunday.—Elwood Winslow was a delegate to the Electoral College of the A. M. E. Church, which met at Frankfort, Ind.—H. B. Turner and sons have opened a fine barber shop on Fourth street.—Sunday was quarterly meeting day at the A. M. E. church. Rev. William Kelly of Peru preached the sermon and a number of visitors were present. MOBILE. ALA. The Odd Fellows Thanksgiving service was conducted at Franklin street Baptist Church by Rev. McEwin. A great many were out and made an everlasting impression on the public. The Hotel boys of Mobile had death to visit their midst very suddenly and unexpectedly and take from them Mr. Spencer Atkins of Utah. His remains were laid to rest in the Magnolia Cemetery. The hotel boys taken possession of the body and gave him a highlp respectable burial. The services were conducted by Rev. McEwin at Franklin St. Baptist Church. The Odd Fellows of Mobile were highly honored with the presence of Grand Master Houston the Executive head of the G. U. O., of O. F. of America. He made some very notable remarks he also gave the members to understand that this Grand Old Order was not ruled by one sr petty state officers. He further stated that C. F. Johnson was the District Grand Master of Alabama and would be until' August 1908. EL PASO, TEXAS Commencement Exercises were held by the Douglass High School pupils on the 23rd and 24th. 1st. The exercises on the 23rd were by the undergraduates and was a well executed program, reflecting great credit upon the teachers of that department. The graduating exercises were held the following night. There were three graduates this year, Messrs. William Coleman and Matterson Clayton Donnell, and Miss Hattie Lee Nesbit. Hon. Wm. M. McDonald, delivered the commencement address. 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"The Inheritance of the 20th Century," by Miss Nesbit showed her to be an electorsial rare ability. Valadictory Addres, "The Importance of Higher Education," by Mr. M. C. Donnell, was delivered with skill and masterfulness that be speaks for the young man a high place in the ranks of those that have preceded him successfully along the lines of oratory. Another feature of the exercises was the splendid rendition of a piano solo, "Ripples of Alabama"—Andrews—by Miss Geneva Bradley. Supt. G. P. Putnam, said in his address to the patrons of the school things that were indeed most highly gratifying to the members of the race. He assured them that there would be no discrimination all in regards to the equipment of the schools. That the colored schools are entitled and would receive the same accommodations as that of the white schools. Prof and Mrs. W. L. Taylor who have been connected with the schools here for the past seven years as principal and teacher respectfully refused to become a candidate for re election. DALLAS, TEXAS Sunday schools' churches and lodges are all in a prosperous, condition and home getting is going on at a lively pace. Owner home seems to be the word.—Visitors in the city have been galore for two weeks.—Miss Callie Murphy of Texarkana is here visiting relatives and friends.—Mrs. Jessie McCollogh and Arthur Young of Gran I. T. were the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Dannis the past week at 113 Gillott street. Have that hat retromixed by Mrs. J. G. Griffin with the latest millinery art and flowers at 596 Cochran street.—The delegates and friends of the various courts of calantha and knights are ready for Houston grand lodge session which will convene with the lodges and courts there and delegates from all parts of the lone star state in June.—The following is a list of high school graduates for 1907: E. L. Bluht, E. L. Marshall, E. M. Ewing, R. B. Fannin, I. E. Evans, L. M. Fuqua, J. B. Weems, E. E. Orman, M. C. I. Idlett, W. V. Crawford, W. J. Sparks, H. Jordan, Jerome B. Sim. Each graduate presented their subjects with care and ease. The music was a special feature. The various teachers deserve much credit from the public for the session work just closed with the coming generation where the odds are all up hill and yet must be limbed to reach the goal. Reddens were turned away because seats and standing room could not be had.—Where are the Negro financiers? What of the needed auditorium owned by Negroes of Dallas? The population is growing so fast that the largest churches can not accommodate large coming together of the race here for lodges, lectures funerals, etc. Something should be done and that soon. The election is over and the colored voters in the various wards did more good for themselves then ever heretofore. Let the clubs continue to see that the men of the race pay tax receipts and increase their numbers so as to meet the demands of the clubs next year with an issue never attempted in the matropolis before by 1500 solid voting blacks. All hats made over, call and see them. Bring yours to 596 Cochran street. Mrs. J. G. Griffin builder of hats. The various colleges and seminaries and high schools are having their days just now all over the state which shows a very large gain over all previous years of struggling among our people. What have the masses to help those now coming from the temples of learning to do to get up the ladder of fame and lend their mite to others not so fortunate in ordeor that we all might advance? Something must be doing along these lines—Where was the ward heeler and peddling politician on the 21st? There was nothing doing for them. was nothing doing for them. — 2 LP NV Pe [Ce ae ee a ae a. ZD> <= | By | rie ae cia is 1 ee UNGER : if, INS i ——— eH i \i see = (pe~ IN b Uy paul Carter, late of Lourery’s yuhville Students, is spending a few days in Indianapolis. © Joe A. Hagerman, the orignal lion tesso, is with the Coney Island Min qrenls, and send regards to his friends, which is the entire colored pression, ‘The Scotts, famous coon shouters ani sketch artists, are meeting with fueh sucess with the Parker Shows. cee “Terry's UT. G, Company ha teen out five weeks and is meeting ih much suceess all along the line. JW. Beecher is making a big hit singing “Let Tt Alone, The female gurtette is holding its own singing, Sxappee’ and “Topical Moon Light.” ‘the Browns’ singing turn went good at Blanchard, Iowa, Barnett and Pekens send repards to all friends. “The Beechmans, Blanche and Charles, nae a big hit’ at Conucil ” Bluffs, on singing ‘In the Island of By aii By see "hilly MeClain produeed his new ‘ios, “Parson Johnson,” May 9,1907, ‘in Hartlepool, Eng. and it was a gi- patie success from start to finish. The smallest detail was given the setest consideration, the scenery iol costymes were magnificient and fach artist aquitted themselves cred- jably. Mine. Cordelia is an artist to er finger tips. MeClain surprised his sist ardent amirers. To say Billy his caught on is putting it mild. sie e $7. Dunmore’s Honolulu Min- emis with the Great Adam 4-Paw- fils Bros. Shows. Everything is soviiz along fine and we are all in pod spirits. Everywhere we play te people say we have got the best visirel even seen with any circus. (ur show opens with a grand introdue- ‘wy overture, followed by Arthur ‘ore, “Me and De Minstrel Ban’,” ‘ich always goes big. ‘Then comes Miss Cela. Vaughan’s rendition of ‘we Said My Last Farewell,” and ‘Swetie Dear” always leaves her au- éance “creaming. Mr. Dunmore comes (or iis share and sets them wild ih “Let It Alone” and “I'll Be Back ‘fa Minute.” Willie Newton's idea d2°Cousin of Mine” calls for rounds applause, and Mrs. Dunmore’s ralam Washington Jefferson Lee” ‘sa bic hit. The dancing of Geo. (Ki) McCoy, is the talk of every fom, The “Kid” is certainly a buck ‘ancer. Morton Bros. and Witt send rwaris to L. F. Hunter. Moore and Vaughan send regards to New O. Min- seis and P. G Lowery’s bunch. THE PEKIN. ln the revival of “My Friend From Georgia” at the Pekin ‘Thetre State ad 27th Sts., exellent judgment has ‘en shown by the management as & this three-act musical play was fe of the most. popular produetions ton at this theatre last season. Ture has been quite a few changes Sale, both in aetion of the piece and Sv singing and ensemble numbers ad it has been materially strength- ‘fied, thereby, ‘The immense musi- fl fantasy. “The Ghost Ship,” still tmains “ihe piece de resistance” of ‘te production and this piece of stage ‘eft devised by J. Ed. Green with Will Marion Cook's musical setting | THE FREEMAN GALLERY | | ys / NY soup i Kir (Ig eo— Py OA, He nous sive a fortune Meause they os ‘er know Rut teats South Us in ciessors Tenet minds employ, crue Byrn, tt 10 Be Pee here ant ae fio be fag tte here to care for you, sat! 00 Toving names Britt or tin ee & Garfield T. Haywood, THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPaprp: is a remarkable piece of work. Har rison Stewart is funnier than ever ir the part of the big hearted country clown and has the intelligent assis tance of Jerry Mills, Mat Marshall Lawrence Chenault, Don Wormley Charles Gilpin, Lottie Grady, Nettic Lewis, Mae White, Pearl Brown, Mad: eline Cooper and Pauline Freeman. Among the musical numbers that are creating a furore on State St., are, “Good-bye Andy,” Rainbow — Sue,” “Yankee Doodle Coon,” “Ghost Ship,” “Kinky Doo,” and Xhelter, Grub and Spending Change.” Will Marion Cook, Joe Jordan and James T. Brymn, the three acknowledged masters of rag time melody in America, have collab- orated in the composition of the mus- ic for this production and the result is an up-roar of applause for every number, for every number is a song hit. The big chorus works hard and shows the effects of the intelligent work o fthe “original” Billy Johnson, of Cole and Johnson, who staged most of the numbers. THE COLE BROS. SHOWS. Mr. S. E. Reid, the tuba player of Prof. Wolfscales’ band, is improving in health and sends regards to Frank Castor, Fred Simpson and_ Jimmie Harris of the Rufus Rastus Minstrels. e+ Mr. W. B. Taylor and Mr. W. S. Smith, our trombone players in band, and orchester, are giving excellent excellent satisfaction. Both send re- gards to friends, ea Miss Pearl Windon left our com pany on acconut of her health. We regret her leaving because her sweet and sunny disposition added much to the social side of our company. She will be replaced by Miss Essie Wil- liams, whose ability as a preformer, fe velo tae We are playing to large audiences, and judging by the generous applause showered on our preformance, appre- ciative ones. ‘The weather has been a little too cold to term it “ideal cir- cus weather,” but notwithstanding we haye drawn large crowds. — Mr. Wolfscales is alive to every opportun: ity to keep his company up to the standard and the fact that he is mak: ing his seventh season nuder this Toanagement proves the appreciation of the owners. Mr. Wolfscales has with him this season his two boys Roy and Troy, who, while quite yonug, are very accomplished musicians and give promise of a bright future in this line of work should they devote their future to the show business. DANDY DIXIE MINSTRELS. We are now in Minnesota and play- ing to large houses everywhere. The press is loud in its praises of our show. We are now enroute to the coast where we play all the large cit: ies and return to open one regular winter season in August. While in Duluth, Minn., Mrs. Coleman, of No. 22, Fifth Ave., tendered a banquet to the members of the company, whom she has known for some years. A grand menu was furnished with all the trimmings. Those who were present were Mrs. Bugena Dago, Mr. and Mrs. Johnson, Miss Lillie Miller, of Chi ‘cago, Ill.: Mr. Robert Leach, Mr. Chas. Williams, Mr. Augustus Stevens, Mr R. Chrismore, the Campbell Bros., Mr. Will H. Pence, Mr. Henry Sawyer, Mr. Denis Johnson, our trap drummer. closed in Duluth to fill an engagement in New York. Our band is still the ‘best Minstrel band on the road. Theit moneerr, is attended by large crowds daily. We have a rare find in Mun. roe Labar, a new tenor, who is real: ly making a great hit nightly and is a tenor with a quality of a Troy. We read the Freeman every week and send regards to all. John Pamplier, is without a doubt the greatest col ored juggler extant, and joined us at Danville, Ill. Mr. Nolan took a trip to Winnipeg, Man., last week. FAMOUS MUSICIAN DIES. With deep regret we announce the death of our beloved brother and mu- sician, Reuben E. Wilcox, who was born April 15, 1856 and died May 19, 1907. He was a cornetist of consid- erable note, traveling as bandmaster ‘over two continents with Hicks and Sawyers Minstrels and Collanders Fa- mous Georgia Minstrels. He was ‘once principal cornetist in Hender- son’s Concert Band of Chicago. Upon stopping here he married a St. Louis girl and took charge of the Great Western Band from which sprung the Great Western Union Lo- cal 44 (known now as the Mysician’s Mutual Protective Association) he be- ing its first secretary and author of by-laws which now controls its exis- tence. As he died in Christ, he is not dead, but awaiting in the summer land where we will gather again in sweet reunion, a life that is everlasting and parting is unknown. WM. BLUE, Vice-President. Local 44, A. F. M. J. D. CRUME’S BIG SPECTACULAR SHOW. We are doing big business, and have been since the 11th of April. Our lit: tle show was enshrouded in sadness when Mrs. Tillie Shelton left from our midst for Baltimore to undergo an operation. Miss Emma Russell has had a sprained ankle that she re- ceived in Indianapolis last Sunday. Mrs. Alice Edwards sends regards to friends in and out_of the profession. Mr, Wilson Parson is still holding his own singing bass. THE LEGITIMATE STANDARD OF MUSICAL COMEDY. By Sylvester Russell Adam and Eve in the garden, wher Adam sinned, then hid himself. 1 is quite the same problem today wit! actors In comedy who still linger ir the element of variety. Actors whe have always understood and uphelk the legitimate standard of acting ir comedy have bowed theit heads an¢ regretfully bemoaned the narrow con tracted skill and ill-constructed stand ard of such comedy stars as the un bleached American, who reckiessly robbed himself of his own glory, and the black politician, who insisted on preaching to his audiences in place of directing his remarks to the hind quarter haunches of a half-tutored donkey, as the two left the stage, giv. ing way to a more legitimate and healthier scene. ‘The unbleached American, you bet, was hard-headed and he had his way until he got quite as much criticism as he cared about and a little mite more than he had expected. Conelu- sively of Mr. Ernest Hogan and 8. H. Dudley, esq., two low comedy come- dians of a crude sort; they talked to their audiences whenever they got ready and made off-handed, reverting back to the days of vaudeville and minstrelsy from whence they came, like two common lights of burlesque luster. Ernest Hogan had always dreampt that he was indeed a star, but he wasn’t; no, not in comedy if he knows it. ‘And Sherman Dudley, he, too, shook variety and joyfully arose to comedy without consultation regarding {ts requirements and in deference to the critic. Both of these actors up to 1907 have boldly defied the critic. ‘Their legitimate progress has threby been naturally slow, and the wilfulness of their stupidity has been no worthy combat at all; it has simply been a broad demonstration of doing what many clever, intelligent actors in their support would never had done under the critic’s eye or in the maze of the ridiculous. But now we have bid goodbye to the salient scenes of the past. Messrs. Hogan and Dudley, we believe, have repented and reformed. ‘They have seen in the maze how actors look stretched out to uncomfortable size in harness. Hitherto not being able to see them- selves as the critic and others saw them, we bid them try for the per- fection of the legitimate again next season. It is surely high time that every prominent colored actor living should know what the legitimate te- quirements of comedy is, from now on. We term it the “Legitimate Standard.” How long, oh, how long, are we to ponder on this now famil- iar subject? Once again for the sixth annual time let us briefly rehearse it and then try to see how long we can keep it in practice and let the subject rest until a new revival of a new com- edy with a new green star comes to disturb its slumber. The “legitimate sandard” of comedy ts the presenta: tion of a play where actors are com- pelled to be concerned absolutely about what they are doing in the play. Each and every actor is supposed to act in the play and not to the au- dience. At no time should an actor in comedy talk to an audience either so8Hs 10 suonsanb suv Zupyse <q ing anything whatever. An actor in comedy is supposed to be playing a part, and if he can’t play it legiti mately it is his place to go back inta vaudeville where he belongs. It is true that a star comedy actor mus' hold the stage alone at times in solil oquy or connecting scenes of the play. Dut not to come to the footlights and {talk to the people out of the play o1 make a stump speech or talk to the leader of the orchestra or meander around alone as long as Ernest Hogan does. It is even not legitimate. ta jhav a person sing from a box or the lgallery. Second-class white produc: tions often permit it, but this is not excusing them. I cannot recall where Bob Cole or Billy Johnson was ever illegitimate, and it is safe to say without investigation that J. Rosa. mond Johnson, Cole's latest partner, belongs to the legitimate class. Wil: liams and Walker, we may say, al- ways aimed to maintain the same standard, significantly understood by Jesse A. Shipp, who writes their plays. I remember in former days when both | Wittiams and Walker, in only one in stance, were illegitimate. Mr. Wil liams ‘talked to the audience three minutes of local variety stage gags before singing a song, and Mr. Wal: ker introduced Lloyd G. Gibbs in a solo. Both of these features were a decided breach of legitimate art. Cole, Rosamond Johnson, the ex-star Billy, Walker and Jolly John Larkins, are actors of high comedy creations by rank. There are other actors who are not advanced stars who could -claim the same pedigree. Of John Larkins there is much praise yet due him for appearing for the first time as a star in “A Trip to Africa, legitimately. and we may yet look to him to over step either Hogan or Dudley. One more word regarding speeches and then the subject will be evaded. Act: ors in comedy should not make any speeclies except in case of a triple encore entering from the wing after the curtain has been lowered. bow. Union Painless Dentists ain : Store not be rung up more than once. The repeating trick is tiresome and de- tracting to both a comedy and its star, No star should ever cut mon- key shines or stoop down to peep | under the curtain at the final closing scene of an act. Any star actor who does any of these things is an idiot of the illegitimate school. So are stars who introduce their songs. Now we have the comedy standard repeat- ed in full. Read it over as often as you can, Repeat the story o'er and o'er Of comedy an athe actor; Remember Sylvester Russell, me boys, ‘The critic and a factor. A. B. C!S DIVIDE Two. re The A. B. C.’s and Danville Unions: split even on a double-header last: Snuday at Northwestern Park, the local team getting the advantage of honors by piling up the biggest score in its win. The first contest was a shutout, the visitors getting away with the big end of a 3-to-10 combina- tion. In the second the locals got together and swamped the Danville team, 20 to 2. Scores: Danville Unions. RH O A B Marti, 3b..000s:...0.1 1 8 1 1 Kennedy, s8............0 1 5 6 0 Brenmer, 2b...........0 2 4 0 0 West, Ib... 0 2 0 0 Woods, If........0.....1 0 3 0 0 Munroe, ef............10 2 2 0 1 Gordon, ©... 0.212.200 0 3 0 0 PM Teens erences) Lb 1 0 0 Hall, Peewee 0 0 4 4 0 TOtGIS ye. as.cee8 7 BT IL “2 A. B. Cs RHOAE Shawler, If.............0 0 2 0 0 Herron, ¢f.........5..0 0 4 0 0 Primm, ¢.........2.....0 0 1 0 0 Chenault, c...0.0......0 0 2 0 0 Merida, 2b ....000.55..0 1 3 5 ‘1 LOG BD lec croak cs 100 Bo 8k BOMMID pecs cetae 0) 10 80k Hutchinson, ss .........0 0 3 0 1 Griffin, rh eee 1 8 0 0 VOUNE) ED oe nc.noe.0 108 7-9 Totals 22.22.1210 2 8715 4 RHE D. U. ..:.100001010 3 7 2 A.B.C...000000000 0 2 4 Batteries—Young, Chenault, Primm. D._U—Hall and Gordon. Struck out by Young, 6; by Hall, 5. Double plays, Martin to West. Two- base hit, wes. Bases on balls off Young, 1; Hall, 1. Young, 1; Hall, 1. Umpire—Adams.” | Second Game. A. B. C's, RHCAE Shawler, If ............1 0 4 0 0 Herron; ef c.sjsii.0.08 8 10) 0 PHM Ces siesecees8 8 £0 8 MGrGh, 2b: oescers, BS LB) Lacey, 8b ..........0..8 8 2 2 ‘| Boab dbs cece 1 40) 0 Hutehinson, 98° ........3 2 3 3 0) GME cess tencss 8 t 2 2 PADRE Di. cscvacsno- cd, 81 0) TOMAS 264<02)0 62050520 16.24 9) 8 Danville Unions. RHOAE Martin, 3b & p........-1 1 2 1 2 Kennedy, ss .....------0 0 4 2 1 Bremmer, 2b -.........0 1 4 1 0 West; 1b & p...........0 0 8 0 2 PWo0ds, IP MeccerentO 14 0) ao Munroe, cf .......5....0 0 4 0 0 Gordon, ¢ ............0 0 2 1 0 Mute th iiescs es DPS OT HOOK W creivrvvcesd, Ord FD Hall, Diss4ssr<svivaeees0, 02 0 10 0 PULLS ls Fe. Saeshiae ek: A127 6 RHE A.B. C..10044803* 2016 2 D.U.....002000000 247 Batteries—A. B. C.: Talbott and Primm. D. U.: Booker, West, Hall, Martin and Gordon. Two-base hits— Woods, Hutchinson, Griffin, Primm(2), Talbott, Herron. Home runs—Herron, Hutchinson, Three-base hit—Primm. Donble plays—Board to Merida to Board. Struck out—By Talbott, 4; by West, 1; by Booker, 1. Bases on ‘balls—Off Hall, 1; off West, 1. Loulsville, Ky. (Special) May 26.— The Lonisville Glants and Padauch Champions played a game here today before a crown of 600 people. It was the largest crown since Cole and Johnson were defeated by the same boys. The game was interesting up to the sixth inning when the visitors lost their heads and lost the game on errors. In the sixth inning the Giants brought in ten scores, while they handed the Champoins of Pauauch, a ripe, soft, juicy lemon in a ciestering manner. The score resulted thirteen to one in favor on the Giants. ‘The feature of the game was the fast fielding of Geo. Watson, who caught a long run foul with one hand. The Louisville Giants will play the A. B. Co’e of Indianapolis on text Snuday. Giants, The Line Up. Fedaucns Ross......... catch .........Johnson Wallace..... first base ......Jackson Watson.... second base .... Robinson Rodgers. ..... third base .....Thomas Watson.... shortstop .......F. Boyd Briscoe... leftfield ......Grogman F.Bmery.... centerfield .....Locket Miles....... right field ......B. Boy? Dickey. .... Pitch ........Brown RHE Louis. Giants /0/0/0/0/10/3|0/*—13 11 1 Padauchs ....1/0|0/0|0| O0/0l0— 1 43 ALUMINUM PLATES, STRONG AS STEEL, YAGHT AS PAPER. The lightest, strongest and best Atting plate made. Nonbreakable. ‘Ve not interfere with the smsation of hot or oold, Being a metal plate there is con- jequantly Bo taste or smell of rubber. Bet- THOS. L. PRYOR. Thos. L. Pryor, of Louisville, Ky., enjoys the reputation, among the lo- cal wholesale dealers in wines and I- See eee eee | se - - fic whe co Re ie et ce am | a! : RY Nl Pee => abe . Pr Sie Le Vv | : IR el cere tae etry peeps yO semen Ss ee ee Eisen quors, as one of the largest buyers and most preferred customers in Louis- ville. He makes it an invariable rule to discount all bills on presentation by cash payment. NEW WORLD TO HER EYES, | Girl, Blind from Infancy, Recovers Sight After Operation. Saginaw, Mich., May 28.—Miss Car- tie Leidlein, who lives in Vassar road, near this city, nad who was stricken blind when three weeks old by cat- aracts on her eyes, and had been to- tally sightless since, has been restored to sight, at the Woman’s Hospital. Miss Leidlein's joy was so great that it made the doctors and nurses about her weep as she exclaimed with the first ray of viston: “Praised be God; I see.” The objective world is a complete mystery to her. She can, however, tell one color from another, although she does not yet know their names. When food was placed before her she did not know what it was, and only understood when the odor reached her. Only when she could put her hands on the objects about her in the room did she comprehend their real nature. ‘Trees, houses and animals all seemed much larger than she had be- lieved. From the time Miss Leidiein was four years old many attempts have been made to remove the diffi- culty, but without success. “Buy and build,” is the slogan of Houston, Texas; {t nas a good sound for any old place. Get busy. The Freeman has a larger circula- tion than any other Negro publication. THE FREEMAN POSTOFFICE. Brown, Miss Lyda Robeson, Migs Ada Gentry, Mra stinnie Robersoh. Mise Ann Inver, MraJames Robinsen'aitas Leda Tohnton, “atts Stella Smith Stee iiey Fosepi ies emma Seat ing Tee, Ming Francta” ScihtGan aaiie Maton MesRupy ‘Taylor tars Moore, Mrs Fortes ‘Thomds, Sire, Lula Marshiil-Atiee Coona Wicon, Mow Marte Berry, Mee Lizsie"" Woods’ aims Annie Perry, Lisate GENTLEMEN’S LIST. Acrand, Kid MeCameron Prof, J ‘Armstrong, Roy MeDade''w Armstrong Thos Mitehelftne Bradley, Billy MeKanlaeny W i Beecher 1 W" Milter, Hratie Hell Franke Monigomery: A i Brown, Warren Mosbey Joh ty Bristoy Buddy Moppin, Peart Borioh. Chua, Pop il! ey Burton. Belt, Hen Bryants’ Musical Prince, Geo, W Family iekcett at, Crosby, Harty Bone, Roy Grose & Grose Rue, Chase ChapmanJ-0. Rodgers: rea Crosby Prank-2 Hose ana Fulton, Ging, Louis a Heed, award Gleatmont: Frank — Itueker Vena Madwards, Chas Hoss: Youn x Rawards Join Sherman.) 4: Ferguson, Chas Shermans 15 Gatiowas, Josie Sean avd Hackienaa, eM Sia sg Heim Bing Smith! Prot s 3 Howard H Stimmong. ich Hyral, WR Stovenn, Sam Hirale, Levt Smith, Harry c Isler, Astiur Sinith, Charles Johtison, FLewla Shermans ie Yohnsom ly Hhontad) Bick Lewis, Fred. iompenn, A Jones, James Witsony arcvar” Jnckeon Si Witton'é Puvgsie Soney Simon Wilining Jat omen, Gece A all, J Parner Kinedtdy Bement = Wall Kene, Carles © WaderJamen Kid Knuner, Lb. Wiiso's, Chas Kenney? Artoar L. — Williginsge 2 Kemp, Robert Wood, Haward Taste Li Wise, John Tong. Asher Weatheriy toe Muswell. Arthur Willams, Wiston MeKenyre, Chas Willaims’ Stovoos Moppiay Parl Williams) i Seea ne ae. ae ene Pasa ‘W,, McCabe's Georgia Troubadours—Cadott Wis, June a; Albertville, 4 Colfax, Wheeler, 6 Boyceville,7; Downing, 89." A Rabbit's Foot Company—Macon, Ga. ‘June’; Hawkinsviile. 4; Patton, 5; Dublin, 6; Tennelt, 7; Sanderville, §. Dandy Dixie Minstrels under direction of Voelckel & Nolan~Pottage, Man., June 3; Carberry, 4; Brandon, 5; Virden, é Moro: nan, Sask.,7; Wolsley, 8; Indian Head, 10, Old Plantation Fanny Folks Company. P. J. ‘Cooper, Manager~ White City, Milwaukee, Wis., all summer season, Funny Foiks Comedy Company—Maraball, Tex., June 3; Longnen, 4; Mineola, 6; Tyler, 6; Troupe, 7; Jacsonvilie, 8, Jolly Ethiopians, 8, H, Dudley Manager— ‘Alexandria, Va., Week of June 1. Billy McClain—Lelcester, England, week 0” June 3. Harry A. Brown — National Theater, San Francisco, Cal., week of June 3, SE i pest ter than gold plates. But the price here tofore has been practically prohibitive Wy {eters taca to announce that’ we have solved SThethod by which we can furnish sluminum fiates at less than half price. Would be Biased to Dave you call and investigate our Fnathod. ——— THE. “ ” HOLTON BAND INSTRUMENTS “Are Used by the Best Colored Musicians in Preference to any other. Mr. P. G. Lowery is considered one of best ‘colored ‘cornet soloists in, worlds Hels also ono of the most efficient bandmasters, being ‘connected With ‘the Wallace show, the past season. He himseit used the’ “New Proportion’ cornet and has his band almost entire. Iy fitted out with sHtolton” inetrac ments, His" opinion of our instruc iments iswort eatng’ Gea # ES an e bs <fiae ‘ Foy PSK ue . AB 4 Kp: cA BE? Bedford, Ind., Sept, 1,195, Frank Holton, Chicago, Ii: beat Friend —AGBr thoroughly txt ing the qualition ot your “New Io. portion cornet yon sent me, T found {ia cornet for ail ines of business, pareplayed all the siandard makes, but for both business work und solo. find the New Proportion”. cornet Hite cornet, Teneerhuly necommend Httoanyone who wants the vent 7G. LOWERY, Cornet Soloist and Bandmaster, “Holton” instruments are sold. for gash oron installments, We allow Week's trial before the deal Ys closed 80 there is absolutely no risic In purebas ing them, “The “Holton” isthe instru ment that is coming to be universally Usedandall uptodatemustelans should find out about them. “Our catalo, Ue and other literature free on request, FRANK HOLTON co. 17K, Madison St. Chieage, I “FOR RENT”? Minstrel Shows UNDER CANVAS Ce ee | Fac | oe oe Ready to eet up and do business, includ- ing cars, tent, seats, lights, advance agents, performers and musicians. Will route shows and make all railroad con- tracts; in fact, show complete and ready to set up and do business. Have one show on road now, and the manager has been making clear for himself $200 to $400 per week since opening. Parties desiring such business will do well to write me for full particulars. Don’t write unless you mean businessand hava money to do business with, And a per- son don’t have to know So ae about the business to be successful, as I guide and protect the show. Parties desiring full particulars will address Par Cuarpriie, Manager and Owner, Ranuir’s Foor anp Funny Forxs Comepy Co. The successful manager who has made over $50,000 in five years. Performers and musicians write; can lace 200 or more. Address, 1054 West Batcret! 8t., Jacksonville, Fls., until May 5th. After that date address me eare route of ‘A Rabbit’s Foot Co.” WANTED--22ey Soprano SINGER, (LIGHT COMPLEXION) A NIGHT. $3.00 EASY WORK. —ALSO— Good Man Tenor, Same Salary. Must be ab’e to join by wire. Long engagement. Address M. E. Taylor, ELY, NEVADA. —___ - 2b, zs x a WITH OS 4: GEN THE sicns oe oF UO): a a yy EU SPRING Pee ' SEED Lingering ' into ce _ TRS, summer's reign, your plumbing and chandelier work need atten- tlon after along season's use. We guar- antes every bit of material and labor tha goes Into our jobs, and make prices reason~ able, too. C. ANESHAENSEL & CO., 29-33 East Ohio street. NOTICE. First-class American Plan Walters wanted. Will pay $25.00 per month and room. No one need apply but men o good character and sober habits. Apply to J. J. Miles, Headwaiter Park Hotel Madison, Wisconsia. An ad in The Freeman always brings results. ADDITIONAL STAGE By Sylvester Russell Oscar Hammerstein's grand opera company at his new Manhattan Opera House has been the crowning event of the amusement season. In summing up the Hammerstein maneuvers and devices from the early rising of his managerial exploits and the fall and rise of his financial dividends, one has to go back and commence at the beginning of the career of this Napoleon-like genius of the busiest little island that sights the sea, and go forward. Gotham and the Borough of Manhattan has often given us managers of ability and creators of comment, but never before has New York presented one decorated in flowing robes and flashing regalia of theatrical ventures as this Oscar Hammerstein, whose advanced record dates back from the building of theaters to the beginning of his vaudeville advent as a manager and the record-breaking event of his first season of gorgeous grand opera. There has been nothing like it under the sun. Like B. F. Keith he knew no choice of stars to shine except those who could please the people. He brought Rachel Walker, the creole nightingale, from the west and made her more than she really was before she fled to Europe. He imported vaudeville people of all descriptions from Europe. Among three of the foremost odd men performers the Chevallier, Chagrin, the white-eyed Kaffir, and Dan Leno. Chagrin and Leno failed, but they were new attractions that were thankful to see. Chagrin was a colored English actor of vaudeville renown and Leno was of pantomime fame and music hall popularity. But the two faded away and the daring, divine Oscar got all the loose change that even foolish New Yorker handed over to see the headliner Hammerstein cards of earlier days. Then came the reign of the Cherry sisters, country girls from the west, not pretty and without the least bit of visible talent to capture the hearts of the new vale of splendor in which they found themselves installed and in beauty surrounded. Their failure was instantaneous, so much so that they were pelted with jeers by the over-wise element of New York boys that go to theaters expecting to get their money's worth. But Hammerstein's good-natured audiences rather enjoyed the fun, and people came miles to see them out of mere curiosity. So Oscar concluded to pass the Cherry sisters off as a joke, and while HARRY FIDDLER, the n Hogan in L SOME HARRY FIDDLER, the man of many faces. Season '06-'07 impersonator and understudy of Ernest Hogan in Rufus Rastus Company, under the management of Hertic & Seaman. SOME OF THEM THESE ARE THEY the press riddled him with hot shot, the reporters spoke of them jokingly and the entire audience thereafter indulged in jocularity. All this meant money; money all the time, to support a Hammerstein failure and to warrant old Oscar's success. Hammerstein theaters passed away and reappeared. He built new theaters without money. In the meantime he composed music, and the sentiment of song kept him happy and thus drowned his sorrow. He published songs that I doubt he ever wrote and signed his name to them as means of newsy authority. When his new Victoria Theater was completed he got so busy he had to lay aside composition. Each summer he presented a strong colored consolidation turn on his roof garden which drew all the smart summer set to Paradise Grove ( think he called it), making all the other roof gardens look empty. Only a few summers ago he exploited Ernest Hogan and his Memphis students, with such bright sparks in the buck as Abbie Mitehell, Caria Day, Ida Forceen, Mauriel Ringgold and Will Dixon. When Williams and Walker were compelled to sidetrack their new Abyssinia and send the little donkeys away to pasture and give their big chorus a lay-off, and put the Williams and Walker off Club and Ada Overton Walker into vaudeville, then go back into vaudeville themselves, Oscar Hammerstein came to their rescue, Oscar gave them the biggest money ever paid in a variety house, and bid them do as they pleased; any old stunt to replenish their broken purse and fill it up they could go starring again. By this time, and after this manner of miraculous warfare Mr. Hammerstein's new Manhattan opera house was completed, the ceremony was said, and everybody looked forward with more or less doubt to the advent of a grand rival opera season in competition with the great Metropolitan temple of music-drama and art. Henriett Conrad, director of the Metropolitan opera saw the situation at a glance Caruso, the Italian tenor, was his only card, besides Marcella Sembrich Caruso, eager for something or other no one knows what, risked his reputation by forcing his attentions upon a lady in the monkey house at the Central Park zoo, in New York, in winter, when the natures of news paper reporters are cold and when summer girls wear men's overcoats instead of Caruso cresses to keep themselves warm. The Caruso notoriety became so great that Oscar Ham 50 OSCAR HAMMERSTEIN merstein, now the greatest and most famous manager and impresario in mighty America, had to publish the horrid past bigamist life of Bocci, his new tenor, to keep even with the ugliest and most notorious sensation ever yet created over two blasted tenor singers. His next move was the coming of Melba. When Melba came, that awful song-bird, to pit against Sembrick, Eames, Fremstad or Gadski, and wore her diamonds, all the newspapers glittered with glowing accounts and pictures of the new diamond-field event that had come to establish the Hammerstein opera in one single night. Nor does the story of Hammerstein bid fair to cease. Conrad is said to have stolen Bonci and in return Hammerstein has taken Homer and Schumann-Heink, the only two contraltos Conrad has, literally stolen, leaving the Metropolitan list barren for next season. The great Calve has even been engaged by the brutal king Oscar, and Nordica is already secured for the next coming season. But there is yet one worthy overture which the poor has made to Hammerstein—a request which he has not yet made good. He has been requested, through the press, to put the gallery prices within the reach of the respectable musical poor. With this request granted his name may become immortal. The poor of New York for many moons have been consistent out of good reason that there is nobody like Oscar Hammerstein to attend vaudeville put their trust in a twenty-five-cent reserved seat; the foreign-born poor, musically educated people, and the colored classic scholars who attend the grand opera regular at a sacrifice, take pride in getting a seat cheaper in the gallery at the Manhattan than at the Metropolitan, and the benefit of hearing the great singers in a house that is more audible for the human voice than the Metropolitan. People who have the price can generally secure seats anywhere in the Hammerstein theaters. Now, that is a purely American deal and one which Mr. Hammerstein and B. F. Keith have always sought to maintain—a square American deal with patron and performer, and a peep into the hearts of the much-hurt good element of people who live in hope but tremble at the merciless trend of a money-mad class of rich, and an autocratic class of poor, whose unjust deportment is fast helping to destroy the peaceful and happy condition of public rights and courtesy and the moral condition of the country. man of many faces. Season Rufus Rastus Company, un A RABBIT'S FOOT COMPANY. Well, here we are again. The leader of them all. This show left their headquarters, Saturday, May 27, 1907. With there new, up-to-date sleeping car and baggage, also. This season we are having everything fine and strictly up-to-date. We are also carrying a number of 40 people, some of the very best of performers out of performers' field, including as follows: Arthur Happy Howe, that $5,000 comedian—the southern favorite; then comes Allen More, the human bed-bug. We also have with us this season the Haineys, the monologue and sketch artists. Then comes the Philadelphia Nightingale, Miss Emma Goldie, one who did close a successful season with the Funny Folk's Company last season. Miss Mary Mosly, the Floradora' teaser; then comes Joseph M. Merms, better known as "Rube, the Singing Comedian." Florence Ivory, another one of our singing ladies. The street parade, as we all ways give one of the biggest and grandest street parades daily at 12 o'clock. This season we are carrying at 20-piece band, consisting of David Bonds, J. Anderson, Fred Goodwin William Phillip, Harvey Perguleg, Jenie Reece, William Fisher, Frank Hopkins and several other members. David Bonds, leader. Joseph M. Means, the mail and Freeman agent, sends regards to all. Would like to hear from Campbell Bros. BLACK AND WHITE. No sportsman (whatever his nationality) can endorse the sentiments expressed by your correspondent, "C. B.," respecting the treatment of natives. Why should the colour of a man's skin create such a feeling of jealousy, and call forth such pharaasical remarks?4 Anyway, we know that the black is not behind his white brother in either bravery or morality, and there is no reason why his intellectuality should not reach as high a level; for the well-being of the human race he should be encouraged to develop it. It is high time that racial distinctions and questions of color should be swept away.—E. R., in London Daily Mirror, Brockley, S. E., May 9, 1907. --- THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. BILLY McCLAIN ON STAGE CRAFT. When you take into consideration that I have played and produced in every civilized English speaking country in the world and a great many that were not English, I "kid" myself that I am "authority" on the subject. I am going to speak of my way of thinking. It has been said that a capable producer of sketches, song, scenes, dances, finales, ensembles, etc., which go to make up a stage performance or as the French term it with even greater nicety, "metteenure scene," is worth his weight in gold. This statement has not, it is with the producer that the success or the failure of a piece lies. To the eye of the least experienced theatre-goer or critic, the difference between a play hastily thrown upon the stage and one carefully studied something more that the traditional grain of truth in it, for, as often as and rehearsed must be readily apparent. it. "Mack," said Mr. Collins, "there is no detail, however insignificant, on which too much attention can be lavished." In a sense he spoke truly, but it must always be remembered that where excessive care is given to detail the larger and more important effects may suffer appreciably from neglect. Producers there have been who spent hours over the nice adjustment of a bottom on a frock coat when the time would be much more usefully expended in the perfecting of a really big scene. The first great essential in the art of play production is unity of purpose. The man who is to succeed in it must be able to to see clearly and as a whole, and, above all, he must be able to appreciate the relative value of situations and incidents, and to liken together in such a way as to obtain uniformity. With, too, it rests to exact from every line of the author's dialogue its full significance, even when, as not it infrequently happens, the author himself finds it difficult to say what that is precisely. Add to this that he has practically to decide all questions connected with scenery, dresses and stage lighting, it may be judged, consequently, that the producer's task is by no means an easy one; for instance. I was sent to Paris to produce "Arevue Monsieur." Deccotens was the author. At the first rehearsal he on '06-'07 impersonator and under the management of Hertic & Se and understudy of Ernest Artic & Seaman. THESE ARE THEY brought a manuscript carefully marked with every movement and position. With Mr. Arthur Collins at Dury Lane he depends entirely on inspiration of the movement. These two writers mentioned are well known as determined adherents of the former systems and it also may be said of Mr. John Tiller, one of England's foremost producers I quote from an authoritative source where I act the piece by duty, the actors and actress become my second self, every inflection, every movement I take from the author. go home in my model theatre made to scale with little blocks to denote groupes, etc. I devise all combinations, exit, entrees; I have reduced the art of production to a point of almost scientific exactitude. There is a story told by Chas. White, manager for Gus Hills' Smart Set Copany, when he saw me rehearsing after the show in Boston. Says White, "If I had not known that you were Bill McClain I would have thought it was Ben Teal," but I never saw Ben Teal rehearse. It is no secret, to hold to the theory that artist, with certain rare exceptions, are to be moulded to the purposes for the character which they are protray, in defense of the system it has been pointed out that it is most vitally concerned. For if the piece succeeds the whole company and establishment succeeds, but if it fails it is author and manager that have failed and not their representatives. In many cases it has to be noted that again and again, by the magic of the producer, a young actor or actress has made a brilliant hit, only in some later production sink to their true level of mediocrity. In the long run such a system is obvious, although it may insure the artist momentary triumph, can hardly fail to lead to disaster. As a matter of fact things have come to such a pass in the present day that many of the younger members of the profession appear to be in danger of loosing all inclinations to think for themselves—so consistently have they been led to look to producer-author and take chance of cribbing some business as to how they will read their songs, speak their lines, gesters, etc., that all idea or desire to act upon their own volition has gradually died out. Most assuredly it is not thus that the real artist is made. One does not, of course, demand that absolute freedom be given to the novice to do he or she may consider best, but between this and regarding the actor's and actress's merely as a delicate price of sensitive mechanism a wide gulf lies. --- --- FRANK MAHARA'S MINSTRELS. We are now in North Dakota and business is good. It seems impossible but it's true. T. Z. Mahara, our happy, go-hucky manager, says this is to be our banner summer engagement. Sloan Edwards, our stage manager and basso, is singing his own composition, entitled, "Come Up, Oh Dead, from the Sea," to tremendous success. Arthur Moss our tenor, is singing very sweetly, "Good-Bye, Sweet-Heart, Good-Bye." * * * James and Jessie Harris are getting their share of the applause. Bertha Stone St. Clair, our mezzo soprano, is singing some very classic music. * * * Jake Elliott, as Cindy Hard Crust, is a scream nightly. * * * M. B. Bostwick is singing "All In, Down and Out," to good applause. The Clarks—H. Q. and Leah—our fashion-plate team, are winners. * * * * The Fargo dailies say James Harris can roll more hoops than Everhart. * * * * Le Roy Bland and sextette, assisted by Bertha St. Clair, Jessie Harris, Julia Russell, Arthur Moss, W. B. Bostwick and Jake Elliott, has proven so successful that F. L. Mahara, our manager, is to put us in vaudeville, with special scenery, painted and designed by Sosman and Landis Co., Chicago. We are also to enlarge the sextette to ten beautiful ladies and gentlemen. Title of act, "The Wooding of a Hindo Queen." An African Hindo love song, by Shepard N. Edmonds, New York, N. Y. In a hindoo canoe. FUNNY FOLKS COMEDY CO. Our advent in the State of Arkansas, at Helena, Monday, May 20th, was heralded by an overflowing house. There were several informal receptions given in honor of individual members of the company. Helena will be long remembered by the company. The following is the roster of company: Mitchell Chappelle, lessee and manager; Henry McPherson and Ross W. Jackson, advance representatives; Joe Gabriel, master of transportation and parade; Jno. W. Andrews, leader of band and orchestra; Hi Jerry Barnes, stage manager; Will Richardson, master of properties; James Lundon, boss cavassman, with ten assistants; Son Campbell, chef; H. M. Biloche, secretary; Cuba Santana, Pete Woods, John Smiley and Tom White, comedians; Susie Beavers, Edith Banks, Alice Whitaker and Roxy Scott, soubrettes; Jno. Tobias, trombone; B. F. Sterens, trombone; Walter Childs, corne; N. Kennedy and Son Miller, altos; Pete Woods, baritone; Wm. Phillips, clairnet; Wm. Filsher, tuba; Cuba Santana, bass drum. The entire company sends regards to friends, Pete Woods' rendition of "Feather Your Nest," is one of the big hits of the show. Will Goff Kennedy and Hi Jerry Barnes are premier end men. TERRY'S U. T. C. CO The show opened in Sloux City, Ia, to a packed house. Barnett & Perkins made a big hit singing, "A Cousin of Mine." James Brown, our bass singer, is also making good. Mrs. Mamie Brown is said to be clever in her buck dancing. J. W. Beecher is playing Tom this season. The Beechums and Charles are singing "In Mah Automobile," with much success. R. C. Ruggsby and Fred Lewis have had a successful trip with their new, stupendous production of the Honolulu Coon Show, a very neat aggregation and have had three successful weeks at Portsmouth, Va., also Newport News, after which they play a six-months' engagement at the Colored Department at the Jamestown Exposition. Ma-Belle De Hearaea Singing and Dancing Souhette, after a successful two season's run at the Exchange Garden Theatre, Jacksonville, Fla., is now spending the summer in Birmingham, Ala. Is a member of the Stock Company at the Pantopia Theatre, sends regards to friends. The "Pantopia" has one of the best Flute and Picao players in the country, in Mr. Clarence Jones, better known as Picao Jones, hale hearty and jolly as ever. NOTICE. All communications regarding the National Domestic Magazine should not be addressed to me, but to Mr. A. Greathouse, 220 Indiana Ave., Indianapolis, as I am not and have not been with the Domestic for more than four months before its consolidation with the Alexander Magazine of Boston. J. D. HOWARD. Sylvester Russell's Review A National Co-Operative Magazine and Advertiser, Catering to no special Race, Creed or Color. Published at Hazleton, Pa., SYLVESTE RUSSELL, Editor and Proprietor. All the most important details of the American Stage, abbreviated Editorials on National Questions, Passion Poems, Comic Prose and a special Domestic Subject will appear each month by the Famous Stage Critic, Domestic Poet and common Philosopher. NOTICE—THIS MONTH ONLY. 50c=== Special Su FOR ON Address all mall to THE SYLVES COMPANY. Mitchell P Lessee and Funny Folks' Need a few more Musicians to complete Cornet, Clarionet, T Players that double given preferen Salaries low GIRLS Want Moseley's Roof G and dances; also Address C. W. M. Va. 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Box 103, Indianapolis, Indiana -When ordering mention The Freeman.-- FARES FIVE CENTSTO WHITE CITY An ideal spot for outdoor attractions. Second season proving even more popular than anticipated. An immense board walk surrounded by live enertainment features. Magnificent liver from with hundreds of boats. Great skating run, scenic railroad, loop-the-loop waterfall for children and dumy and fascinating shows. Free vaudeville acts and band concerts daily FINE CAR SERVICE. There is another note to the picture, however, which goes to vindicate the attitude that I have adopted. The follow story may serve fittingly to illustrate. At rehearsal of the Smart Set in Rochester, N. Y., 1902, an actor entrusted with an important part was requested to speak a line in a certain manner. Again and again he went over the words, invariably placing emphasis on the wrong one, again and again the mistake was insisted upon by the producer, without avail, and at last the actor gave up in despair. "For the use of men," he protested, I can't understand what difference it makes whether I speak the phrase in your way or mine." "It merely makes this difference," was the retort, "that the whole meaning and success of the line that follows depend upon it," and an argument issued and only for my timely interference there would have been a combat of arms, and the parties whom I refer to were Edgar Temple an the Unbeached American, Ernest Hogan. Such experience are common, for many actors and actress are only too proud to consider themselves and their parts exclusively. It must not be thought, however, that the producer is always unimpeachable. Take this as an example to the contrary. My experience is, always read your lines carefully, give importance to details—if you are not clever in all, you might be in some and that some may over-shadow the one that you did not shine in so brilliantly. My advice to the colored men and women on the stage is to take advantage of every opportunity; study, read, mark, learn, and inwardly digest; be subservient to a degree. "The King is more subservient than his aldee-camp," and if it is in you and you follow the right methods you will succeed. "That is Stage Crafte;" my way of thinking. Yours as B4. Yours, as B-4. BILLY McCLAIN. Edinburgh, Scotland. NEGROES JUDGE ONE OF RACE. Jury of Colored Men Sends Girl's Assailant to Prison for Life. CHICKASHA, I. T., May 21.—Clyde Fitch, a Negro, charged with assaulting a 10-year-old Negro girl two weeks ago, was tried this afternoon by a jury composed entirely of Negroes, found guilty and sentenced to life in the penitentiary. The Freeman wants more agents. A special race cartoon is inserted each week, and is from the pen of our own artist. Subscription ==== 50c ONE YEAR. INVESTER RUSSELL PUBLISHING NY. Hazleton, Pa. P. 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To read a paper belonging to someone else is simply a common holdup to the man who prints that paper. THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER people, any more than anarchistic lawlessness represents the Christian sentiment of the northern half of the United States. The slogan of 'Negro domination' is a myth, valuable only for ignoble political ends and a few anti-unionists for ecclesiastical uses." Following this, which may be taken as a mild disclaimer of Tillmanism, Vardamanism, etc., Dr. Landrith gets down to the meat of his argument, saying: "The strongest leaders and most upright members of the Negro race are not ambitious for social equality, but are content to be and to help their people to become the best examples of what God made of them—Negroes—not white people, nor yet, the unwelcome intimates of white people in white homes and schools and churches." The Caucasian church, as a whole, is "up a tree" on the race question, and every year the leaders are compelled to indulge in some "highfalutin" lip-service of the order just quoted, which, as everybody knows, is too feeble to accomplish anything, in the face of the aggressive anti-Negro practices of their followers. They are silent in the face of the most shameless violations of the laws of the land, for they dare not vigorously condemn the scoundrels who perpetrate the foulest of crimes against helpless men and women of color, unless they are prepared to risk ostracism and perhaps dismissal froh their pulpits. The self-respecting colored people who are allied with these churches are not disposed to force their society on their white brethren, neither do they avoid them. When the business of the church demands their presence in conventions or at certain services, they go, and deport themselves with dignity and forbearance. More and more, they are getting their parishes or congregations on a self-respecting basis, and asking no one any odds. They are leaving their Caucasian "Christian" friends to interpret the meaning of the Master's giant W. H. Carney, the famous old declaration of universal brotherhood as best they can, and allowing them to fight out the application of the same, with whatever of conscience they can muster up as their guide. * * * Senator Foraker, despite his many other interests, is still pushing the investigation of -the "Brownsville affray." At the close of the former inquiry, there was nothing brought out to prove that the colored soldiers were in any way implicated in the alleged riot, and the sentiment among officers who at first believed the men guilty, showed a marked change in favor or the accused ones. Since the reopening of the hearing, some persons of doubtful reliability have testified that they saw "Negroes" going about with guns and that the men who fired shots "looked like colored men,"-statements that are not conclusive, when all sorts of mixed bloods, Mexicans, Indians and dark-skinned whites, inhabited the town and were hunting for trouble as long as the colored soldiers were stationed there. The resumption of the investigation gives rise to a number of startling rumors, and if half of them are founded on fact, some sensational developments may be looked for. It is tailed about that each side has a surprise in store for the other. Senator Foraker, they say, will fix the guilt definitely, and the discharged troops will be exonerated. The President's representatives, says the same authority, will fix the guilt definitely, and fix it on the colored men. There is also a report to the effect that the President now doubts that the colored soldiers "shot up" the town, but must await the disclosures of the inquiry before taking action on the matter. As the head of the government, he had to accept the statements of officers presumed to be trustworthy, and upon the supposed facts presented before him. There is no doubt that the President feels the situation keenly, and those close to the administration are confident that before the incident is closed finally, the President will win the applause of the colored people of the country by a master stroke that will almost carry the country off its feet by its magnanimity, and demonstrate that his contention for "the square deal" is not a plattitude merely to arouse the galleries. Metaphorically speaking, the Negroes of the land are "all eyes and all ears." We shall see what we shall see, and hear what we shall hear. The munificent gift of Miss Anna T. Jeanes, of Philadelphia, is a Godsend to the rural schools of the South. While the colored children in the cities fare pretty well in the matter of educational facilities, the conditions in the country places are discouraging. The funds provided by the state and county appropriations are not sufficient to maintain any kind of a school for more than two or three months in the year, and except in some localities where the public-spirited colored citizens "chip in," and make up enough to carry them along for a few weeks longer, the children grow up in ignorance, and their opportunities for usefulness are criminally neglected. Miss Jeanes comes to the rescue at a critical time, and her million dollars will do a mint of good where relief is most urgently needed. The race is indeed fortunate in having as the chief dispensers of this fund such true and treid friends of the education of the masses as Dr. Booker T. Washington and Dr. Holly Burke Frissell, and it is peculiarly fitting that the mother and the most promising child of the industrial system—Hampton and Tuskegee—should be linked together in this great work of lifting up the lowly. It is a tribute to the unselfishness and broad race loyalty of Dr. Washington that this generous gift should be so *allotted*, for it is a matter of record, that had he been so disposed a large block of the Jeanes million could have been donated directly and specifically to Tuskegee Institute, for which Miss Jeanes has always hau the warmest admiration. Dr. Washington, for years, has repeatedly called attention to the needs of the rural schools for colored children in the South, and has in season and out of season, urged legislatures of the several states and county officials to take more liberal provisions for them, and when these agencies have failed, he has begged the colored people themselves to go down into their pockets and supply the funds to keep the country schools open as long as their means would permit. The gift of the big-hearted Quakeress is the most encouraging benefaction that the Southern Negro has known since emancipation. The trustees of the Jeanes $1,000,000 fund—known as "The fund for Rudimentary Schools for Southern Negroes"—have been announced as follows: Hollis Burke Frissell, Hampton, Va.; Booker Washington, Tuskegee, Ala.; William H. Taft, Washington, D. C.; George Foster Peabody, Andrew Carnegie, Robert C. Ogden, Walter H. Page, and George McAneny, New York; Robert R. Moten, Hampton, Va.; James C. Napier, Nashville, Tenn.; James H. Dillard, New Orleans; Bishop Abraham Grant, Kansas City, Mo.; Talcott Williams, Philadelphia, Pa.; Robert L. Smith, Paris, Texas; David C. Barrows, Athens, Ga.; Belton Gilroth, Birmingham, Ala.; and Samuel C. Mitchell, Richmond, Va. Of these, as will be noted, Washington, Moten, Napier, Grant and Smith are colored. All are gentlemen of undoubtedly fealty to the highest interests of the race, and possessing the widest experience and tested executive capacity. They will get results. It is likely that a number of reliable colored men will be needed by this Board as field agents, inspectors and accountants, and thus the advantages of the fund may be extended over an unlimited area. The headquarters of the Board will be located either in Atlanta or Montgomery, within close touch with the heart of the South's "Black Belt." Hon. W. T. Vernon, Register of the Treasury, went to Boston last week, where he spoke at the Charles street A. M. E. Church to a crowded house, choosing for his subject, "The Negro in America." Reports of his address in the Boston dailies indicate that he made a very fine impression upon the good people of "The Hub." All the papers ran his cut and gave quite an elaborate "write-up" of his speech. The first day the Register, with Dr. R. C. Ransom, went sight-seeing, visiting Faneul Hall, the Attucks monument and Bunker Hill, together with many other interesting points of great historic interest. Visiting Gov. Curtis Guild, he had a very interesting interview with him, and found the Governor to be a very pleasant gentleman. He lunched with Drs. S. E. Courtney and E. P. Roberts, the latter being a member of the Common Council. He also visited the Legislature, and was the guest of the Speaker of the House and the President of the Senate while the Houses were in session. Dr. Vernon had an enjoyable chat with Serero of the Civil War, who became reminiscent and related many thrilling events of the great war in which he played such a heroic part. A banquet was tendered the distinguished visitor by the citizens of Boston at Young's Hotel, one of the leading hostries of the city, Mr. G. W. Forbes acced as toastmaster. Mayor Fitzgerald was present and spoke, inviting the Register to return to the city at some time in the future as its guest. Altogether, the Register added many inurels to his brow during his stay in the proud colonial capital, and expresses himself as being much pleased with Boston and very courteous and hospitable people. Rev. O, J. W. Scott, recently appointed chaplain in the United States Army, reported for duty this week at the War Department, and was formally assigned to the 25th Infantry, with the rank of Chaplain. After a visit to friends and relatives in Ohio, Dr. Scott will proceed to San Antonio, Texas, where he will join his regiment and said shortly for service in the Phillippines. Dr. Scott is a thoroughly-equipped student of human nature, a good "mixer," and with his native tac and fine Christian instinct, his success in his new field is a foregone conclusion. The True Reformers' Bank at Richmond, under the able direction of Cashier R. T. Hill, is always up-to-date, and in equipment and methods ranks with the soundest financial institutions in the country. Mr. Hill announces the introduction of a new feature in the conduct of his bank, and it has been found to be a great convenience to its patrons. Money orders can be purchased daily at its counters, just as at the post office, and in this way small amounts in payment of billsan d other obligations can be most satisfactorily handled. They are absolutely safe and are payable everywhere, besides being cheaper than the post office or express order will be remembered that it was the True Reformer's Bank that during the panic of 1893, loaned money to the City of Richmond, to pay off its officials, thereby materially aiding it to tide over that awful financial crisis. The True Reformers' model bank in the Negro Building will be a leading feature of the Jamestown Exposition. A new concern which bears every evidence of reliability and which carries the endorsement of some of the most prominent persons and institutions in this country, is the "Armatt Teachers' and Industrial Agency," with headquarters at Tuskegee Institute, Alabama. Mr. J. Frank Armstrong is manager. Mr. Ernest Ten Eyck Attwell is secretary. He is well-known and capable young men, and have been connected with the famous Tuskegee school for years, and know how to "make good" in their special lines of endeavor. The title of the agency is a clever combination of the sirnames of the officers mentioned—"Arm-Att." The announcement of Messrs. Armstrong and Attwell says the Armatt Teachers' and Industrial Agency makes a special effort to furnish industrial schools, manual training schools and colleges with teachers, trained in mechanical and agricultural industries, as well as in the professional and literary courses, Corporations, banks, factories and business firms are supplied with clerks, bookkeepers, private secreta- ries and efficient helpers of a specially fitted character. Such an institution, bringing the supply and demand of brains and skilled workers together upon short notice, is a distinct advantage to schools and individuals who may need such service. The storm center of the inevitable race question in the District of Columbia again hovers about the Court House, in which is located the office of the Recorder of Deeds and the historic lunch room, where "members of the bar" and others—are wont to congregate about the noon hour. Notwithstanding the peremptory order of Marshal Palmer that no discrimination shall be practiced in this government building, the new proprietor has been serving the races in separate rooms. Yet, the concessionaire, by the terms of his agreement, dares not refuse any colored person who presents himself within the sacred precincts of the "bar" room and asks for a "lunchette." The other day, according to the Washington Post, "A dapper, chocolate colored man stalked into the dining room reserved for white persons and seated himself at one of the tables. The entrance of the colored patron had its sequel in the rapid flight of several lawyers and court attaches, who returned to their work without their accustomed meal. The colored man was served, paid the usual price and departed." Just what the outcome of the episode was the report does not follow, but it is safe to say that consternation reigns in the basement of the city hall and that there is ample work to keep the foolkiller occupied for an indefinite period, if he should happen along that way. The entire outfit ought to be carried to a physician and be vaccinated for common sense. And, let it be understood, that the District of Columbia is federal soil, and the Summer Civil Rights Law, decided by the United States Supreme Court to be null and void as to the States at large, is in full force here. "Ucle Sam" has a hard row to hoe in trying to enforce his mandates upon his subjects, even in the territory where he has absolute, positive and unquestioned jurisdiction. And the Negroes who howl "jim-crow" the loudest who any useful enterprise is inaugurated by Negroes for the benefit of the race, are as meek and submissive as lambs while their sacred rights are being trumped upon before their very eyes. Some sturdy missionary work is sadly needed among the "dicty" element of both races in the District of Columbia. The lunch room in the City Hall at Washington is no more. The proprietor tried to separate the races by labeling one room "For members of the bar"—although any white person could enter and be served therein—while the colored patrons, members of of bar and all, were expected to use another room across the hallway. It will be remembered that Lawyers E. M. Hewlett and L. G. Gregory, two gentlemen of exceptional standing and cultured bearing, made an effort early in March to be served in the room reserved "For members of the bar," but were peremptorily refused. They reported their grievance to Marshal Aulick Palmer, custodian of the building, who investigated and told the proprietor that no discrimination on account of color could be tolerated in a government building. The restauranteant again declined to serve Lawyears Hewlett and Gregory, and forthwith the strenuous marshal issued a writ of ejectment of the offending proprietor, to take effect April 1st, stating that if the impartial treatment of patrons meant the ruin of his business it were better that his business be ruined than that the law of the District should be trampled upon with impunity. So the said proprietor packed his bag and baggage and decamped for parts unknown. This is the building in which the office of FREEMAN—1 gates will be able to secure seats in the republican national convention in 1908. The "palmy days," when Bruce, Lynch, Hill, Cuney, Pinchback, Pledger, Langston and Douglass were warwicks in the presidential game, are no more. The black allies of the "grand old party" do not want to appear disloyal to the time-honored principles of their fathers—they can find no congenial abiding place in the ranks of the democracy—but there is a cloud on the horizon—perhaps no larger now than a man's hand—that betokens danger to somebody, if the Negro's services are not adequately recognized. There are unmistakable signs of unrest among the colored republicans of the North and West, where their votes are essential to republican victory in a contest that is in any wise close. No one knows this better than Col. Harry S. New, acting chairman of the republican national committee. R. W. THOMPSON. Netherlands Government Bestows the Order of William of Pongo. The Netherlands government has conferred an unusual distinction on a colored private named Pongo, of the colonial army for conspicuous bravery in the field. Pongo was made a knight of the military order of William, which is equivalent to the British Victoria Cross. The motto of this coveted order, which is held by only thirteen members of the Indian army, mostly officers of high rank, is: "For valor, ability and faithfulness." Years ago the Dutch authorities found it advisable to create a special order of reward for colored soldiers. The red tape view was that a Negro might be valorous and faithful, but he could not officially claim military ability, so the colonial medal for natives bears only the words "for valor and faithfulness." Pongo is the first native to achieve distinction of the full order. "JIM CROW" ORDINANCE ANNULLED. MONTGOMERY, Ala., May 21. The city ordinance demanding separate street cars for whites and blacks was annulled by the city court to-day, the judge holding that it is not reasonable not just to the street car company. HIGHER WAGES TO NEGRO WORKMEN Secured by This New Union Order—Grows By Leaps and Bounds—Started Five Years Ago with Nothing But a "Principle"—Now Has Over 400 Subordinate Lodges and 36,000 Members. Over 30,000 homes of our people have been filled with joy, because of the Protection of a great and powerful Union Order, which is using its strength and influence to secure better conditions for our people. This is the first and only great Union Order in this country, holding an International Union Charter from the Courts, which give a full Protection and Benefits to our race. There is no color, race or sex discrimination in this Order. The negro has an equal standing with the white members, and can be elected to hold any office. * Every effort is made to advance the condition of the members, by securing equal opportunities to work with other workmen, to learn the trades and to have steady work at high wages and Union hours. The Grand Lodge donates $100000 for the burial of each deceased member. A fine monthly Journal is published. A Membership Book of the Order is recognized by all Lodges everywhere. Distressed members are assisted. Each member and Subordinate Lodge has the privilege of buying stock in the Order, on low monthly payments, said stock paying 8 per cent interest, guaranteed. A Leading Negro Deputy is wanted in each locality, AT ONCE, to form Lodges, sell Buttons, take Journal Subscriptions, sell Stock and act as DISTRICT DEPUTY ORGANIZER. This work can be done in spare hours, but many are devoting their whole time and attention to it. Big money is made by good hustlers. Write at once. State name of this paper, and enclose 10 cents for full information and postage. Address THE I. L. U. GRAND LODGE, * 34 to 40 Canby Building, Dayton, Ohio. Send Your Next Bundle to the Hoosier Laundry 320 Indiana Ave., The Place where Linens last We also do FAMILY WASHING Rough Dry at Five Cents Per Pound Telephones 1088. Automobile Insurance. J. S. CRUSE, Rents, Fire Insurance, Real Estate. Notary Public. 110 E. Market Street, Indianapolis, Indiana. PRUNK'S New Hardware Store carries a General Line of HARDWARE. Your trade solicited for tin and galvanized iron-work, 360 W. Washington St. THE MAGIC SHAMPOO HAIR DRIER After a bath, shampoo that can be DRIED with STRAIGHT ENED with the Shampoo Dr. and then rinsed with the Shampoo Straighten curly hair without injury to the hair or scalp. It will keep hair soft and shiny. It look natural and beautiful, which is so as a lady's appearance. The Shampoo Drier is a soft bar with a receptacle containing a six inch aluminum comb for sale by toilet article dealers. By mail, price $1.00. Agents wanted. "Shampoo Drier is used in my par or perfect satisfaction." - Madame Cozart, 17 key company, Atlantic City, Co. MAGIC Shampoo Drier Mfg. Co. 407 Century Bldg. Minneapolis, Minn. PICTURE FRAMES AT- PICTURE PLACE, Indiana Avenue (Sniel Bloch) Indianapolis, Ind. R. E. WELLS, Proprietor Good Quick & Acoustic ENGRAVING INDIANA ELECTROTYPE CO. 23-26 W. PEARL ST. INDIANAPOLIS 3 PER CENT. INTEREST Paid on saving accounts can be drawn anytime with interest. No account too small. THE RICHCREEK BANK 106 N. Delaware St. SANTAL-MIDY Standard remedy for Gleet, Gonorrhoea and Runnings IN 48 HOURS. Cures Kid- ney and Bladder Troubles. MIDY Try a classified ad in The Freeman. THE FREEMAN, AN {ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. DRESS SUITINGS 42¢ IFTY or more patterns of this season's most popular dress worsteds specially priced for to-day’s selling. Mate- Fials suitable for nobby “sults for street or traveling —checks, stripes, noveities and plain colors, worth up to 85¢ a yard, marked down for special selling to forty-cents. Small checks. French suiting in pin head checks | in three color combinations, with snail embroidered dots, very sty- lish, 39 inches wide, at. .. ....42¢ French checks. French checks in panama cloth, | in navy and white, tan and white, | green and white and Alice blue and | white; some have overplaids in bright lines, 38 Inches wide, at. .42> Shepherd checks. These in all sizes, in navy, brown, garnet ete.,in English pebbie cloth, bricht, clear colorings, 38-inch width WFD. ccs ces cose. denscenss Mae L.S.Ayres&Co. Indiana's Greatest Distributers of Dry Goods. CITY AND SOCIETY. Presiding Elder Skelton is spending ‘everal days with his family. Ell Kirkman of Paris, Ill., was the guest of his daughter Mrs. Julia Williams a few days last week. Mrs. A. H, Henderson is spsnding a few days at Lexington and Louisville, Ky., and Cincinnat!, O. Woodbine Perfume, Ohi now fragrant exquisite, enchanting, bewitchiag. Only at Blodau's Drug Store. The Woman's Club will be the guest of Mrs. Minnie Scottin N, Misaourl street Monday afternoon, G. M. Monkus, of Texas, a student of Maharry Medical College, at Nashville Tenn., was in the city last week. Join us at the State Fair Grounds July 3 when the Brigade Staff of the Uniform Rank K. of P. will give its first annua outing. Dr, Adkins will ‘deliver an address at Flanner Guild Sunday. Musical numbers will be given by Ruth Gurthrie and Robenla Humble. B. J. Johnson, formerly head waiter of the Hotel Portland, at Portland, Ore., but now residing in Chicago, spent a few days in the clty this week. ‘The Nineth Presbyterian congregation tsholding service at the Robert. Gauld Shaw school. Rev H.R. Miies will preach tomorrow at 11 a. m. The Grandest Entertainment ever given by the order will be that of the Brigade Staff of the Uniform Rank, K. of P. at the State Fair Crounds, July 3. Watch this paper for further notice. Messrs. J.Wt Beckett, Lewis W. Still and M. C, Harris of Cincinnati were pleasant callers at The Freeman office last week, They are a jolly set and made a favorable impression on all they met. Among the recent visitors to the clty were Z.T.Green of Chicago, Rév. W. L Taylor, D.D., Grand Master of the Gran¢ Fountain U. 0. F.R. and Rev. W.L. An- derson, Deputy General of the Western Grand Diviston of the same order. ‘The Indianapolis Graniders No. 7 Uni- form Rank will give a prominande Tues day evening June 4th at Odd Fellows Hall Three plecesof music, As this is the youngest company it deserves your patron- ge. We Bought 253 Drummer Samples a Skirts from one of the best makers in America: High grade goods in Panamas, Volles and Mohairs. Every skirt up to date. These samples must be sold at once in two clases: $5.98 —— and —— $2.98 Every skirt worth double the price. ‘This chance only comes once in six months ad 7 330 y ct. CheG lobe New FOR 4 SKIRTS The Freeman can be found at Los Angeles, Cal.. at W. M. Shelton’s, 733 E. 3m street. We want every girl and boy to become agents and reporters for the Indianapolis Freeman. You can make $4 to $5 a week during the months of vacation. a Si eME Ss) i - - + ‘The Eastern Star Chapter held a recep” tion for thelr officers and grand officers Monday night. The Worthy Matron, Mrs Joseph Lewis. was presented with an ele- gant cut glass bowl by Henry Logan in behalf of the lodge INDIANA MINISTERS IN OHIO. Rev. W. Z. Thomas, formerly of Ander- son, and slso a moderator of the Gen. Baptist Association has errected a mos, beautiful church edifice costing $10,000 at Columbus. Rev. Dr. Reed formerly pas- tor of the Olivet Bap-ist church, Indian- apolis is making rapid progress at Spring- field, Ohio, and Rev. William Norris is succeeding well at Yellow Springs, Ohio. — DEATH OF MINISTER. Rev. W. H. Vaughn, of the Lexington Conference died at Louisville, May 28, and the funeral took place Wednesday morn- ing. Rev. Vaughn was a strong member minister and the connection loses a faith- ful worker. The Freeman extends sympa tky to the family, - Y¥.M.C.A, NOTES All men who are interested in base bali are requested to be present at the rooms on next Tuesday at 8:00 p. m. to discuss the formation of a league for the summer. The orchestra gives a musical program every Sunday afternoon at the Association rooms, to which all men are invited. The orchestra needs a bass violin player. Those who made monthly subscription to the Association will confer a great favor upon the management by making thelr payments at the office on the first of each month, The Board of Directors will hold their regular monthly meeting on Thursday next, June 6th. A full attendance is re- quested. ‘The regular weekly meeting of the Cab- net will beheld on Monday at 8:00 p. m. Kesp your eye on the Cabnet as you will hear from this body of young men in the future. They are determined to make things go around the Association building. Edward MeWilliams, the assistant secro- tary, will call upon all members who are behind in thelr fees. Do not turn him down. THE PARKER HOUSE Good weather on and more coming. Traveling season now open. When head- ng for Indianapolis eon’t forget that the Parker House 1s still Irading. Ask fer that hosteiry; none better in the country Everything In season and the very bes, service. Excellent table, good sleeping rooms, bath, etc. J. W. Holliman, Prop., 317-321 W. Michigan street. Phones New 4972: Old 651. PAUL LAURENCE DUNBAR. He was the world’s greatest Negro poet ‘The fact that he had no white blood in Ai veins makes his achievements in the Liter- ary world the more gratifying. A fine en- graving made in three colors has just been Issued, which sells for only one dollar ($1.) Send for one to-day. Address the Colored American Novelty Co., P. O. Drawer 2313, Washington, D.C. Agents wanted. AN ACTIVE MAN WANTED. “We will give steady employment to an active, Intelligent colored man to represent this company and introduce its lithographs, books and novelties. Will pay falr salary tothe right man, Write us immediately and give reference. The Colored Ameri: ‘can Novelty Co., P.O. Drawer 2313, Wasb- ee ee 8 CANCER SPECIALIST. Dr. E. B. Brigham, specialist, 18 Wes Market street, Indianapolis, has the ‘Best Cancer treatment used today. Consult him for all malignant skin diseases. a { BUSINESS INTERESTS. | Stetson and Dunlap Hats, Seaton’a Hat Store. Nice furnished rooms for man and wife rear 917 N. Alabama St. For Rent—Two furnished rooms, gen- tlemen only $10 W. Michigan sireet. Wanted—Cobblers at 347 Indiana avenue Rocky Mountain Shoe Shop. At once. Flour, feed, coal, ice and tranfer. Ben- nett Bros., Indiana avenue; ‘phone 2977. Dr. Langston, dentist at 404 Indiana Ave., New Phone 1692, makes a specialty of plates, crowns, bridges, repairs and regulating children’s teeth. ‘The genuine Carter's Rheumatic Reme- dy sent by mail on receipt of price Sct stamps). Has cured others; will cure you. Address, R. P. Blodau, druggist, India- napolis, Ind. A GOLD WATCH GIVEN AWAY. An American movement watch with solid gold plated case; warranted to keep correct time; equal in appearance to a solid gold warranted for twenty-five lyears. Any one can earn this watch by selling 30 pleces 0} jewelry at 10 cents feach, return- ing us $3.00 and we will send you this watch at once. Address National Specialty Company, 1326 Baronne street. New Orleans,La Agents wanted everywhere. COLORED People Treated’ WHITE Cut Price Drugs and School Supplies PRESCRIPTION SPECIALIST. - Sole Agent for the famous “Kink Straigh ener’’ Hair Pomade. Price 50 cents. Cor. St. Clair St., and Senate Ave pee Bargains, Bargains! BIG SHIPMENTS coming in every day and we are selling SHOES at UNHEARD of PRICES WILSON’S CUT PRICE SAMPLE SHOE STORE (Shiel Block) 217 Indiana Ave. Attend our CYCLOMAMA SALE now on, ‘ oN DeHaven | Wall Paper Company OS North Delaware st, | Indianapolis, Ind, The Largest Selection | at Lowest Prices. Come and Investigate, ow Phone, Main 1240, | feiss eS hte ae { MRS. WHITTEN, Millinery Special sale all next we2k of Tailored and Dress Hats. We also do exclusive ORDER WORR. Give us a call; we will convince you; our time {s entirely yours. 335-337 Indiana Avenue. LAVIES EACTANGQE os Ts 4 yp , fs YO we Ice Cream and Sodas, TEN Lunches ,,,: Fifteen Cents 534 Indiana Avenue. Restaurant and Rooming House, 835 Ft. Wayne Ave. Old phone ma:n 657. NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT. NOTION 18 HEREBY GIVEN, ‘That the undemigned has duly quaildcd as Admins tratrix of the estate of Nathan Holder, late of Merion County, ladiann, deceased’ "Satu etate Is suppoacd to be solvent eee ele k MotnEE: LOAN MONEY 7 eh es 9 $8 $3 $$ If you are short of money, don’t $3 $§ hesitate to come to us. We will $$ $$ loan you from $5 to $200 on $§ $$ Household Goods, Pianos, $3 $3 Horses, Wagons, —_ Fixtures, $§ $$ Warehouse Receipts, etc., with- $$ $$ out removal, in a strictly con- $$ $$ fidential manner, so that no one $3 $$ will know of the transaction. $$ $3 $1.20 is the weekly payment on $$ $3 a $50 loan for 50 weeks. Other $$ $$ amounts in the same proportion. $3 $$ You can pay weekly, monthly or $3 $$ quarterly, and every payment $$ $$ made reduces the loan. 33 $$ Loans made in all parts of the 33 $$ city; also at Shelbyville, Green- $3 $$ field, Knightstown, Franklin, $§ $3 Columbus, Greencastle, Martins: $§ $$ ville, Lebanon, Noblesville, St. $§ $8 Paul, Greensburg, Spiceland, $3 $$ Danville, Plainfield, and ali $$ $$ towns reached by interurban $3 $$ roads. Mail or phone applica- $§ $$ tions receive our prompt atten- $$ $$ tion, If you need money, fill $§ $8 out the following blank, cut it $3 $$ out and mail it to us, and our §§ $$ Agent will call on you, 33 $3 $$ $$ Name. $3 $3 $3 $8 Wite’s Name. 33 $$ $8 33 Street and Number. 33 3 $3 $$ City. $3 $3 $3 $3 Amount Wanted. 33 $$ $8 $3 $8 $$ Call on or address 38 $$ $8 $8 IND. MORTGAGE LOAN CO., $$ $$ $8 $3 Established 1887. 33 $$ $3 $$ ROOM 4,LOMBARD BLDG. $$ $$ : 38 $8 24% E. WASHINGTON $$ $$$ $38 $338 STREET. $333 S$$38$ $333$ $38$8$ BOTH PHONES 333333 SSSESES. $33$33$ $$338333 3286. $$3388$8 SISSSISES $33358333 SSSSSSSSSS$ssssssss SSSHSSSHSSSSSS sss ss Sa aa ncaa HAT CAP STYLE COLOR IIB. FROM: FACTORY-TO-YOU Hats and Gaps MAIL ORDERS SOLICITED Money With Order—No Goods Sent C.0.D. SEND SIZE, STYLE and COLOR CATALOGUE FREB DR, W, N. SHORT, President STERLING B. HOUT Vice-President Bigeye. iin, yeanocsey AMERICAN HAT CO., Dieperiat 31S. Illinois St., INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA. | ) . yw ZADIES OUTFITTERS 408 w.ws LADIES’ Ready to Wear GARMENTS Plaid Linen Jumper Suits = - = $3.98 Full plaited Voile Skirts. = “= = $2.95 Embroidery and Lace Trimmed Wash Silk Waists : = = = > = ~ $108 White Linen Box Coat Suits - - . | $3.50 You can get SKIRTS for less at the BEE-HIVE. SS Big 4 Excursions | SUNDAY, JUNE 2. $1.75 CINCINNATI AND RETURN $175 Special train leaves 7:00 a. m pu DANVILLE, ILL., CHAMPAIGN, ILL., $1.50 Spectat train leaves 7:25 a. m. __SSSS]]—_—_— Pennsylvania Lines JUNE9--- EXCURSIONS _.\\j;) ————_ SUNDAY, ~————__! $1.50 gh Madison, $1.50 aoe Vincennes Leave Indianapolis..............730.a, m. | Leave Indianapolis............, 8:05 &, m “ Madisén. see ssc see.5 pom) Vincennesa vo.e se. Tee a Goes toNORTON'S| Between the Physician and Patient EVERYBODY pe idee G leks tands the Pharmact.t. tis his office to indiana Ave., anc lo | dis se the purest and Lest dru Upor Se sea lee even mal EP a ea aie iie a Day, ieciiered clares cenepeas Soe] Mil seLuait ne ae ar aout (ce Ford's Hair Poneus ea fine jwith confidence, bring your prescriptions Stralvhtener. © Gauld’s Pharmacy. 601 Indiana Ave. GAS RANGES Sold in April. As many Happy Housewives In a month as there are days in the year. A “ Perfect’ Gas Range For a Payment of $3.00 Balance at $2.00 per month Connected Free. The Indianapolis Gas Company, ' 4.58. Pennsylvania Street, J Taw W. C. HAZEL, nae _ The TAILOR, ‘ 322 and 327 Indiana Avenue. See Us for Your Spring Suits Everybody knows that we have the F NEWEST AND LATEST FADS. Ask your friends, Suits $20.00 and up. zw a Dp a9 WE Want Your Business CORN CRISP AND ICE CREAM CONES FOR Lawn Fetes, Socials, Picnics, Etc., FURNISHED BY INDIANAPOLIS erm Cian Cone Co. Wholesale and Retail. Express orders promrt'y attended to. 532 Indiana Ave., Indianapolis, Ind. L.S. STOCKMAN, ist, Druggist, 501 N. Illinois Street, Telephone Corner Michigan. Main 1025. Prescriptions Compounded—A full Line of DRUGS, SUNDRIES, CIGARS AND SODA. Manufacturer of the KING of ROACH POWDER, guaranteed to rid your house of the pest. SGF"AGENT FOR PETERMAN'S DISCOVERY. L. ROSE, 22 -INDIANA AVENUE-S22 Yale Misfit Clothing Bought and Sold. HIGHEST PRICE PAID FOR OLD GOLD and SILVER. Orders Promptly Attended to. Cleaning and Repairing. Old Phone, Main, 5292. o en | ADVANGE SALE. We offer us a headliner for the season one lot of SHIRTWAISTS very stylishly made. Trimmed with lace and embroidery. Biggest Values to be Found in this Town. - = 79 cents. - - Ail Spring Suits, Wraps, Skirts and Millinery at Half Price. , DOMB BROS, _, janis... 134 W. Washington Street. BRESETTE-DUGAN CO,, 16 W. Market St., Indlanapolls, Ind Trusses Fitted Free Braces, Fte,, in Stock. ‘Both Bind 967. ea ale | ALL GOODS SOLD BY PINK’S Cut Rate Pharmacy Comply in every way with the PURE FOOD LAW. We Lead, Others Try to Follow. PINK’S PHARMACY, 550 Indiana Ave., Southeast Corner West Sirect. Ce co eg pecial BLUE and BLACK . Sénces, single and dou- ; bie brested, others charge you $15 and $18 Our Price always ; $9 909 No More 3 . NoLess ; park Theater Cloth~ 3 ing Store, 2 150 West Washington St. GOSE BOS OOOH AND- Lh ee Wa Ley OUR $1.25 AND $1.50 WAISTS—For exquisite white waists, 98c large variety of all over embroidered and tucked styles also Back Lava Waists, tucked, plalted and ace trimmed, $1 25 and $1.50 styles, choice pas WASH SUITS, of Lingerie, short siceves, waist button back or fr broidery or lace trimmed, skirt made extra wide, with deep flounce > > 98 trimmed to match the waist, our regular $5.98 suits, sale De QHOS: 63 ey cccsvadeosaecasnhvecsensscondnar tiene eavedincdncses ISITING CARDS, ‘That Neat and Attractive Kind. Correct Print. 10¢cadoz.; 35¢ a hundred. SILVER. POSTPAID. McEWEN SUPPLY COMPANY, 737 Washington St »Paducah; Ky.